Registered Nurse - Renal - (219635)

Island Health; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Canada is seeking a registered nurse to provide care for patients with chronic and acute renal failure undergoing hemodialysis. The role involves working both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, focusing on establishing supportive relationships with patients and families. Candidates must hold a valid nursing registration and have recent hemodialysis experience or equivalent training.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care for hemodialysis patients.
• Work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Establish therapeutic relationships with patients and families.

Skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Patient teaching

Decision-making

Equipment operation

Care assessment

Physical ability

Education

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives

Tools

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients with chronic and acute renal failure undergoing hemodialysis.
• Work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team to support patient care.
• Establish therapeutic relationships with patients and families through assessment of bio-psycho-social and learning needs; collaborate with patients/families to support informed choice and self care.

Qualifications

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.