Registered Nurse - Renal

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Port Alberni; On-site; CAD 57,060 - 81,994; Part time

Job summary

The Vancouver Island Health Authority is looking for a Registered Nurse to provide nursing care to patients undergoing hemodialysis at the Port Alberni Community Dialysis Facility.

This role requires the ability to communicate effectively and work within a multidisciplinary team, ensuring patient safety and quality care. The position includes rotating days off and a competitive hourly wage, providing an opportunity to make a significant impact in patients’ lives.

Qualifications

• Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification required.
• Recent hemodialysis experience or recognized program in Nephrology Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients with chronic and acute renal failure undergoing hemodialysis.
• Work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Establish therapeutic relationships with patients and families.

Skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Workload organization

Patient teaching

Decision-making and analytical skills

Equipment operation

Assessment and evaluation skills

Physical ability to perform duties

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as an RN

Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification

Recent hemodialysis experience

Completion of recognized program in Nephrology Nursing

Job description

Port Alberni Community Dialysis Facility (PACDF) - Port Alberni, BC V9Y 4N1 CA (Primary)

Work Area: FBA Only

Multi-Site

Travel Requirement: No

Shift Start Time/End Time: 0700-1900

Days Off: Rotating

Vacancy Type: Regular PT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate): $41.42 - $59.52

Paid FTE: 0.74

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS: 55.5

Planned Start Date: Sep. 17 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY): Pending Return of Incumbent

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.

Qualifications include the successful completion of Island Health Specialty Education in HD or equivalent training and experience in hemodialysis.