Registered Nurse - Renal

Vancouver Island Health Authority; New Brunswick; On-site; CAD 57,060 - 81,994; Full time

Job summary

A health authority in Canada seeks a Registered Nurse for providing care to patients undergoing hemodialysis. Responsibilities include working closely with patients and multidisciplinary teams to ensure quality patient safety and care. Ideal candidates will be registered with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives, have a current BCLS certification, and possess recent hemodialysis experience or equivalent. Competitive hourly salary ranges from $41.42 to $59.52, with a full-time position offering 75 hours bi-weekly.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with experience in hemodialysis.
• Current BCLS certification mandatory.
• Recent experience in nephrology nursing or equivalent training.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to hemodialysis patients.
• Establish therapeutic relationships with patients and families.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Patient education

Decision-making

Equipment operation

Assessment and planning

Physical ability

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification

Hemodialysis experience

Job description

Royal Jubilee Hospital (RJH) - Victoria, BC V8R 1J8 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

0700-1900; 1900-0700

Days Off

Rotating

Vacancy Type

Temp FT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$41.42 - $59.52

Paid FTE

1.0

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

75.00

Planned Start Date

Mar. 16 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Sep. 14 2026

Pending Return of Incumbent

Yes

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

Required for Professional Registration

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reports to the Manager, Renal Services. Provides nursing care to patients with chronic and acute renal failure undergoing hemodialysis. Works both independently and interdependently as a member of the multidisciplinary team with other care providers. Establishes therapeutic relationships with patients and their families through assessment of bio-psycho-social and learning needs and works collaboratively with patients/families to support and facilitate informed choice and self care.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant.

Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification required.

Recent (within past 5 years) hemodialysis experience or completion of recognized program in Nephrology Nursing or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team and to deal effectively with others.
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload.
• Ability to teach patients/families.
• Ability to apply decision-making and analytical skills.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for acute and chronic renal failure patients undergoing hemodialysis.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.