Position ProfileRight now we are looking for a
Registered Practical Nurse to work with our
Haemodialysis Unit, Nephrology Program.As an integral team member of the Nephrology Program, there is an opportunity to participate within the Program by utilizing a chronic disease prevention and management (CDPM) and self-management approach and philosophy, as the Program continues to achieve the deliverables under the Ontario Renal Network, and strives to achieve the targets of the Ontario Renal Plan III:
- Empower and support patients to be active in their care
- Integrate patient care throughout the kidney care journey
- Improve patient access to kidney care
Employment Status: Temporary Full-time
Duration (if contract): September 2027Reporting Relationship: Manager, Haemodialysis Unit
Hourly Rate: $38.893 - $39.458
Union Group: NOWU
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 to two years acute care experience is required.
- Minimum one to two years Hemodialysis experience is preferred.
- 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
- An understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion principles as they relate to health practices is an asset. Humber River Health values lived and learned experiences in addressing systemic barriers and advancing inclusive practices.
This position is being posted in response to an existing vacancy at Humber River Health.
