Registered Practical Nurse - Sheppard Centre Hemodialysis

University Health Network; Toronto; Sur place; CAD 38 000 - 48 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive offer packages

HOOPP pension plan

Transit access & shuttle service

Flexible work environment

Development opportunities

Résumé du poste

University Health Network is hiring a Registered Practical Nurse for the Sheppard Centre Hemodialysis unit in Toronto. The role is part-time and focuses on initiating and monitoring hemodialysis within an interprofessional team. The position requires a valid RPN license and specialized nephrology training.

Shifts are 8 or 12 hours, with weekend coverage and holiday rotations. A competitive compensation package and HOOPP benefits are provided, along with opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Strong team building and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent patient assessment skills.
• Professional and courteous conduct under deadlines.

Responsabilités

• Initiate, monitor and discontinue hemodialysis treatments per patient needs.
• Perform patient assessments and health teaching in collaboration with the team.
• Set up/monitor and troubleshoot dialysis machines; respond to patient status changes.
• Contribute to unit quality improvement and research activities.

Connaissances

Communication

Organizational skills

Team building

Patient assessment

Formation

Practical Nursing Diploma

Registration with CNO

BCLS Level II

Nephrology nursing courses

Description du poste

Registered Practical Nurse - Sheppard Centre Hemodialysis

• Part-time
• Department: Nephrology_Endocrine
• Compensation: CAD 27.76 - CAD 34.7 - hourly

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

Union: Non-Union
New or Replacement: Replacement
Site:Toronto General Hospital - Satellite Dialysis Unit
Department:Sheppard Centre Hemodialysis -2 Sheppard Ave East (Located in Sheppard Centre on Subway Line)
Reports to:Clinical Manager
Wage Range: $27.76 - $34.70 per hour
Hours:24Hours perWeek
Shifts: 8 or 12 Hours (0730-1530, or 0730-1930), Days, Monday to Saturday, includingStatHolidays
Status: Casual
Closing Date:October 15, 2026

Duties:

The Registered Practical Nurse is responsible for initiation, monitoring and discontinuation of hemodialysis treatments ofhemodialysis patients. As a member of the inter-professional team providing person-centred care, the RPN will complete patient assessments, health teaching & family counselling, documentation, set-up/monitoring & trouble shooting of hemodialysis machines and respond to rapid changes in the patient’s hemodynamic status within the scope of practice for a hemodialysis RPN in partnership with the RNs/ Interprofessional team. The RPN will play an active role in the unit on quality improvement/research project teams.

• Completion of college or other approved Registered Practical Nursing Program required.
• Current certificate of registration in good standing from the College of Nurses of Ontario required.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (B.C.L.S.) program, Level II: Basic Rescuer certification required.
• Completion of a medication course for RPNs required
• Nephrology 1 and 2 courses completed from a recognized Nephrology Nursing Certificate Program (Successful applicants who had not previously completed the Nephrology course will be expected to enroll within one year and complete within three years)
• Health Assessment / Physical Assessment course an asset
• Minimum5 years medical/surgical acute care nursing experience required
• Minimum of3 years of hemodialysis experience or equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Experience with medication administration (by multiple routes) required
• Practicum experience (ranging from 62.5 to 485 hours) required.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Strong team building and conflict resolution skills
• Excellent patient assessment skills
• Demonstrates understanding and complies with patient and staff safety policies and procedures that foster a safe and inclusive environment for all
• Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner and produce high quality work while meeting deadlines in accordance with UHN standards

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/ )
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.At University Health Network (UHN), artificial intelligence technologies may be used to assist in the screening, assessment, and selection of candidates for this position.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.