Registered Nurse – Hemodialysis

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Part-time Registered Nurse delivering hemodialysis care at William Osler Health System, a major Ontario hospital network. Assessing patients, managing treatments, responding to emergencies, and educating families.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide quality, patient-focused nursing care to patients in the hemodialysis unit
  • Perform assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation within the nursing process
  • Comply with policies and procedures associated with observations
  • Provide professional, patient-centred care that supports patient safety and physiological and psychological well-being
  • Build therapeutic relationships and environments
  • Provide compassionate care within a diverse cultural environment
  • Follow infection control and prevention measures
  • Recognize changes in patients’ health status and respond appropriately to emergency situations
  • Consult appropriately and use transfer-of-accountability principles
  • Provide health teaching to patients and families
  • Deliver thorough discharge instructions to support continuity of care in the community
  • Work as part of an inter-professional health care team
  • Travel and work between Osler sites if required

Requirements:

  • Clinical experience within the last five years
  • Minimum two years of experience in an acute care setting required
  • Minimum one year of current/recent hemodialysis experience required
  • Nephrology certificate required, or proof of enrollment required with completion within 18 months of hire
  • Completion and application of the vascular access modules from the Ontario Renal Network required
  • Knowledge of Nephrology Nursing Standards and Practice Recommendations and Canadian Association of Nephrology Nurses and Technologists guidance as they relate to hemodialysis required
  • Current registration and good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
  • BCLS certification required
  • Sound knowledge of nursing process, theory, and professional responsibilities
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, problem-solving, conflict-resolution, decision-making, organizational, critical-thinking, and customer-service skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively in an inter-professional team
  • Knowledge of patient- and family-centred care
  • Demonstrated patient and family health-teaching experience
  • Leadership and facilitation skills
  • Ability to work in a stressful and fast-paced environment
  • Ability to prioritize patient care needs and make autonomous decisions
  • Excellent physical assessment skills
  • Ability to promote a healthy work environment and follow client safety guidelines
  • Knowledge and understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act
  • Knowledge and understanding of information systems and technology
  • Commitment to continuous learning and professional development
  • Must demonstrate Osler’s Values of Respect, Excellence, Service, Compassion, Innovation, and Collaboration
  • Excellent attendance, punctuality, and work record
  • May be required to travel and work between all Osler sites

Benefits:

  • Permanent position
  • Employee remote work option stated
  • Opportunities for increased hands-on skills development
  • Cross-department training
  • Promotional opportunities
  • Commitment to accessible employment practices and accommodations
  • Diverse and inclusive workplace