Registered Nurse- Renal Hemodialysis- Temporary Part Time

Duties

• Initiates, monitors, and discontinues prescribed dialysis treatments in the Hemodialysis, Surgical and Critical Care Units depending on patient’s medical condition.
• Provides, as a member of the multidisciplinary team, patient/family education as it relates to modality selection, diet, fluid restrictions, and medication administration.
• Understands and applies all infection control practices and precautions related to hemodialysis.
• Practices according to the Standards from the College of Nurses and the Guidelines of the Canadian Association of Nephrology Nurses and Technicians.
• Documents using the Renal Nexadia EHR
• Participates and collaborates with other health care providers in provision of patient care.
• Effectively uses the Standards of Nursing Practice and the nursing process in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the care of the renal patient.
• Understands and complies with rules and regulations, requirements, and procedures of the Health & Safety Program.
  
  

Qualifications

• Certificate of competency in Ontario.
• Current certification in venipuncture (I.V. certification)
  
  

Experience

• Current experience in Hemodialysis
• Experience in the care of medical patients
  
  

Skills

• Demonstrated competencies related to IV Therapy inclusive of central lines.
• Demonstrated clinical competency in the management and care of Renal patients.
• Knowledgeable in utilization and care of all mechanical equipment required for patient care
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
  
  

Ability

• Ability to use Meditech application as well as the Nexadia System.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain successful working relationships; ability to meet and interact with people in a pleasant, professional, responsible and reassuring manner, both in person and on the telephone; tact. Courtesy and alertness in public contacts.
• Demonstrated behaviour consistent with Hospital Mission, Vision, Values and Standards of Performance.
  
  

Note: Because of the changing nature of the work and work to be done, other responsibilities and duties may be assigned and qualifications may be adjusted from time to time.

Nurses will be selected on the basis of their skill, ability, experience and qualifications as identified in the resume which they have attached to the posting application form. The Hospital reserves the right to conduct a formal interview and/or testing where required.