Registered Practical Nurse -C Home HDAP

Trillium Health Partners; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider in Canada as a Registered Practical Nurse in the Home Transition Unit. This role offers the opportunity to provide vital care to patients undergoing home hemodialysis and peritoneal treatments. You will be responsible for ensuring patients receive high-quality care, maintaining accurate documentation, and supporting families in navigating their healthcare journey. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this innovative organization values the contributions of all team members. If you are passionate about patient-centered care and looking for a rewarding part-time opportunity, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a recognized nursing college or equivalent.
• Current certification from the College of Nurses of Ontario required.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with home hemodialysis treatments.
• Maintain records and documentation related to patient care.
• Observe patients and respond to machine alarms.

Skills

Dialysis experience

Patient assessment

Infection control protocols

Communication skills

Technical ability

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Patient education

Education

Diploma in Nursing

BCLS certification

Physical assessment course

Tools

Dialysis equipment

Medical documentation tools

Job description

CUPE POSTING

Position: Registered Practical Nurse – HDAP Home Transition Unit

Dept.: Renal, Home Transition Unit

Posting ID: 1170

Role Level: CUPE09

Status: Permanent Part Time (x1)

Site: Credit Valley Hospital & Watline

Shifts: 4hr, 6hr, 8hr, 12 hrs, weekend - Days and Evening

Date Posted: December 26, 2024

Internal Deadline: January 2, 2025

Trillium Health Partners (THP) is one of the largest community-based acute care facilities in Canada. Comprised of the Credit Valley Hospital, the Mississauga Hospital, the Queensway Health Centre, and the Reactivation Center at Humber, Trillium Health Partners serves the growing and diverse populations of Mississauga, West Toronto, and surrounding communities and is a teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

Responsibilities:

• Assist home hemodialysis and Peritoneal patients with treatments within the home setting according to treatment plan while promoting quality of life for patients.
• Complete and maintain related records and documentation.
• Continuously observe patients and assist with necessary machine alarms; report status changes to the primary registered nurse and document.
• Assist teams with necessary supplies to provide dialysis treatments.
• Ensure correct use of equipment according to guidelines and protocols; report any equipment that is out of order and remove it from use.
• Follow all infection control precautions and protocols.
• Report any requests or complaints made by the patients and families to the Primary Home nurse or Home Transition Unit Coordinating Nurse (CN) or Peritoneal dialysis coordinating nurse.
• Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of work.

Qualifications:

• Diploma graduate of a recognized college or school of nursing or equivalent (i.e., certificate RPN with added courses in medication administration and health assessment).
• Current certification or eligibility for certification of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• Current BCLS certification.
• Minimum of two years recent dialysis or Medical-surgical experience required in an acute care setting.
• Knowledge of the Nephrology Nursing Standards and Practice Recommendations and Canadian Association of Nephrology Nurses and Technologists (CANNT) as they relate to hemodialysis including all procedures pertaining to patient preparation, treatment, and monitoring during and after the procedure.
• A physical assessment course is required.
• Demonstrates knowledge of care for the patient with end stage renal disease.
• Recent experience with the renal patient population preferred.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with wound, skin, and foot care; the diabetic patient; venipuncture; routine practices of infection control; normal and abnormal blood values.
• Demonstrates technical ability.
• Previous experience in patient education programs.
• Demonstrates excellence in communication skills and teamwork.
• Demonstrates strong attention to patient and family-centred care and establishing therapeutic relationships.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development preferred.
• Assignments will include Community Home dialysis, Renal Care Centre satellite unit, Speakman dialysis care unit, CVH and Home Transition Unit.
• A positive work and attendance record is essential.
• Valid Driver's license in good standing with a reliable vehicle to travel within the THP community.
• Must be a self-directed individual with well-developed organizational skills.
• Ability to take initiative and work with minimal supervision.
• Traveling required.

Internal Candidates who believe they possess the necessary qualifications and experience for this position and who have been in their current position for at least six (6) months are encouraged to apply.

Candidates are selected on the basis of their skill, ability, experience, and qualifications.

Where these factors are relatively equal, seniority shall govern providing the successful applicant.

Trillium Health Partners (THP) is an equal opportunity employer who values the importance of antiracism work and is committed to integrating antiracism, diversity, equity, and inclusion best practices throughout THP operations, policies, and culture. Therefore, we ask that even if you do not see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed on this posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. Research has shown that candidates from underrepresented groups often only apply when they feel 100% qualified. We encourage all applicants who are members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the Ontario Human Rights Code based on race, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nations, Métis or Inuk/Inuit person to consider this opportunity.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Trillium Health Partners will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.

All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Trillium Health Partners is identified under the French Language Services Act.

We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.