Registered Nurse - Nephrology

St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton

$85K — $122K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario required
  • Previous medical/surgical nursing experience
  • Preferred experience in nephrology, urology, peritoneal or hemodialysis, or transplant nursing
  • Central line management experience is an asset
  • Telemetry training preferred
  • Current BCLS/HCP certification required
  • Demonstrated expertise in patient education and communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Provide patient-centered and evidence-based nursing care
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive treatment
  • Lead the care delivery for patients with complex needs and high acuity
  • Assess and determine the need for supportive preventive and therapeutic care
  • Utilize individualized care plans and the nursing process
  • Participate in ongoing education and professional development
  • Cross train to provide coverage in the Renal Transplant Unit as needed

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic, multidisciplinary team
  • Temporary full-time position for professional development
  • Exposure to diverse patient populations and complex care needs
  • Potential for skills advancement in nephrology and transplant nursing
  • Flexible scheduling including rotating shifts
  • Recognition of performance through adherence to professional standards
Full Job Description
Position Details

Job Number:
JR02097

Department:
Nephrology

This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites:
Charlton Campus (Hamilton Downtown)

Job Type:
Temporary (Fixed Term), Full time

Contract Duration: (If applicable)
6 months

Number of Positions:
1

Union:
ONA Local 75

Hourly Rate (Min / Max):
$41.15 - $58.98

Schedule

Work Days:
Monday to Sunday

Time of Day:
Days, Nights

Shift:
Hours -12

Shift Start: (If applicable)

Reason for Posting:
Posting is for a role with an existing vacancy

Application Dates

Opening Date:
2026-09-22

Closing Date:
2026-09-29

Job Description

Position Summary
The Registered Nurse (RN) is a regulated health care professional who adheres to and role models the Standards and Guidelines of the College of Nurses of Ontario; the SJHH mission vision and values policies and procedures; and applicable specialty standards. The RN provides patient/client-centred and evidence-informed care to promote health and assess the need for the provision of care and the treatment of health conditions by supportive preventative therapeutic palliative and rehabilitation means in order to attain or maintain optimal patient/client function. The RN collaborates with the inter-professional team and assumes a leadership role in delivering a full range of care and treatment to patients/clients including those with complex needs high acuity and less predictable outcomes.

Qualifications
-Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario required
-Previous general medical/surgical nursing experience
-Previous experience in nephrology urology peritoneal or hemodialysis or transplant nursing will be given preference
-Central line management is an asset
-Telemetry training preferred
-Current BCLS/HCP certification required
-Demonstrated knowledge sensitivity and expertise in the care of seniors and their families
-Gentle Persuasive Approach training preferred
-Demonstrated knowledge of the ethical issues around caring for this patient population
-Previous experience working within a multidisciplinary team setting
-Demonstrated excellence in communication skills
-Experience in total patient care is an asset
-Demonstrated expertise in teaching/patient education
-Commitment to the use of the nursing process and individualized care plans
-Demonstrated commitment to own professional development and ongoing education
-Willingness and ability to work the shifts as required in order to meet the needs of the unit for pre-booked and relief tours
-A good attendance and work record demonstrating reliability and dependability is essential
-A resume regarding further education special courses and experience should accompany the application

The successful applicant to this position will be cross trained in order to also be able to provide shift coverage to the established sister unit - Renal Transplant Unit. Tours on RTU will be scheduled in conjunction with successful applicant's Nephrology schedule and will be determined by the needs on both Nephrology and RTU and will include rotating shifts

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