Position Profile:

• Empower and support patients to be active in their care
• Integrate patient care throughout the kidney care journey
• Improve patient access to kidney care

Reporting Relationship: Manager, Haemodialysis Unit
Hiring Salary Range: $36.929 - $37.466

Hours of work: Available to work 8 rotating shifts including weekends, day and evening shifts.
Location: Humber River Health – Wilson Site
Position Responsibilities:

• All aspects of care for patients receiving hemodialysis with a primary nursing focus
• Providing education and follow-up to all hemodialysis patients
• Must participate in quality assurance activities
• All other RPN responsibilities set out by the department

Qualifications:

• Graduate from a recognized Registered Practical Nursing two year diploma program
• Current RPN registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Current BCLS certification
• Minimum one year acute Medical / Surgical experience, required.
• Minimum one to two years Hemodialysis experience is required.
• Nephrology courses preferred or commitment to complete within an agreed period of time.
• Demonstrate competency in a variety of skills including (but not limited to), intramuscular injections, intravenous therapy initiation and discontinuation, blood transfusion, wound care dressing, medication administration, etc.
• Ability to prioritize and complete assignments in a reasonable length of time;
• Demonstrated sound judgment, good observation and patient assessment skills, tact and empathy;
• Demonstrated ability to perform appropriately in emergency situations;
• Proven ability to perform a preceptorship role;
• Physically capable of performing the essential duties of the position;
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Humber's comprehensive safety programs and practices, including staff patient, and environmental safety, and participation in regular in-service education in this area
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills required
• Knowledge of a second language as asset
• Basic computer skills and Meditech experience is an asset
• Excellent attendance and discipline free record required