Registered Nurse, Renal

Grand River Hospital; Guelph; On-site; CAD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Waterloo Regional Health Network in Guelph is seeking a Registered Nurse in Renal to deliver compassionate, patient-centered care in a demanding hemodialysis setting. The role involves comprehensive nursing duties, patient education, and active collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.

The position requires current CNO registration, BCLS, nephrology nursing certification, and at least two years of hemodialysis experience.

Qualifications

• Current Registration in good standing with the CNO.
• BCLS certification.
• Current nephrology nursing certification with CNA or within two years.
• Two years of full-time equivalent clinical Hemodialysis experience.
• Ability to work in a collaborative care nursing model.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive, preventative, restorative and supportive nephrology care in an assisted-to-full care hemodialysis setting.
• Maintain patient safety for patients, staff and visitors.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to coordinate patient care and education.

Skills

CNO Registration

BCLS

Nephrology Nursing Certification

Team Collaboration

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Patient Education

Job description

Registered Nurse, Renal (Job ID: 7539)

Home to seven regional programs and comprehensive health-care services, Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN, pronounced wren) is committed to meeting the current and emerging needs in Waterloo-Wellington and beyond. WRHN is redefining the health-care experience through collaboration and innovation, addressing barriers to access, advancing care delivery, and setting new standards in compassionate, empowered community-driven health care. At WRHN, every patient is at the centre of everything we do as we strive to improve lives, inspire healing, and build healthier, stronger communities. By listening to patients and partners, we strive to connect communities to the right care, at the right place, and at the right time.

Position Vacancy: Renal Program - Guelph Hemodialysis Satellite Unit

Work Type: Temporary Full Time Approx. until July 2028

Position: RegisteredNurse - ONA

Location: WRHN @ Guelph Hemodialysis Satellite Unit

Posting Period: November 2 2026 - November 9 2026

Employment Type: Employee

Position Summary

The successful candidate will provide comprehensive, preventative, restorative and supportive care to patients in an assisted care to full care hemodialysis setting. Contributes to ensuring there is a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors.

Position Requirements

• Current Registration (in good standing) with the CNO
• BCLS
• Current certification in Nephrology Nursing - Canadian Nurses
• Association - preferred or within two years
• Two years full-time equivalent clinical experience in caring for Hemodialysis patients in acute and chronic care settings
• Hemodialysis leadership experience preferred
• Certification in Blood Bank administration, IV Drug Therapy and Hemodialysis access management
• Ability to practice in collaborative care nursing model
• Demonstrated ability to care for complex patients in a team setting with shared responsibility and accountability
• Knowledge of nephrology theory and clinical renal nursing practice
• Demonstrated ability to work with chronic patients and families effectively
• Ability to interact with an interdisciplinary team
• Flexibility and ability to work under quickly changing circumstances
• Ability to promote patient independence through reinforcement and patient education
• Demonstrated skill in patient education and principles of adult learning
• Ability to promote/co-ordinate integrated care between the Satellite Units and the Midtown site
• Good attendance record

Salary

CAD 41.15-58.98

Location

CA:ON:Guelph

Company Culture & Equal Opportunity

WRHN is committed to fair and equitable employment and in our recruitment and selection practices. We strongly believe in inclusion and diversity within our organization, and welcome all applicants including, but not limited to racialized communities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, Indigenous people, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment.

Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with the Human Rights Code. WRHN is committed to complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) to provide an inclusive, barrier free workplace. We will accommodate the accessibility needs of individuals with disabilities to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process. Should you require this accommodation, please contact Human Resources.

International Applicants

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