Home Dialysis Coordinator

Humber River Health•Toronto, ON

5d•CA$102,941 - CA$128,755•Hybrid

About The Position

Humber River Health is seeking a Clinical Coordinator, Home Dialysis to join their Nephrology Program. This role involves providing program/service leadership to foster innovation and excellence in patient-focused care. The coordinator will manage a comprehensive approach for patients starting dialysis, liaising with patients, families, nephrologists, and the interdisciplinary team. Key responsibilities include assessments, education, shared decision-making regarding treatment options, and providing support and follow-up to encourage independent dialysis modalities. The position also involves accountability to the Ontario Renal Network (ORN) for independent dialysis assessment and data collection. Humber River Health, established in 2015 as North America's first fully digital hospital, is committed to transforming healthcare through technology and clinical expertise. Serving a community of 850,000 residents in North West Toronto, the organization emphasizes Equity, Inclusivity, and active participation in the North West Toronto Ontario Health Team. Humber River Health is affiliated with the University of Toronto and Queen’s University, aiming to become a community academic hospital with a research strategy focused on Clinical Excellence, Optimizing Care through Technology, and Community Connection.

Requirements

Registered and in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
BLS Provider certified
CNeph Certification Required
Completion of a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing required
Minimum of 5 years previous clinical experience in Nephrology nursing, with knowledge of all components of independent dialysis with emphasis in home dialysis therapies.
Experience in all aspects of body access including peritoneal dialysis catheters and vascular access for hemodialysis required
Previous experience in pre-dialysis transplantation, home hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis required
Demonstrated computer skills using Microsoft office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Access) and Meditech
Demonstrated ability in adult teaching, knowledge of learning principles and assessing readiness to learn
Demonstrated leadership skills in program planning and development
Experience in developing/implementing patient algorithms and care paths
Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work with a multidisciplinary team including other health team members, patient/family
Experience in developing and participating within Continuous Quality Indicator programs
Demonstrated excellent patient assessment skills
Demonstrates being patient and consumer focused; makes a commitment to meet or exceed the needs of all internal and external customers
Strong communication and interpersonal skills; listens for clarity and meaning, and to speak in an honest and straightforward manner to ensure mutual understanding in a conversation
Demonstrated excellent organizational skills
Ability to be flexible and effectively work in busy environment with changing priorities and deadlines
Demonstrated initiative in improving work skills and processes
Must be physically able to do the job
Satisfactory employment and attendance record
Valid driver’s license required and access to reliable transportation for travel between all HRH sites and participate in home visits if needed
Excellent attendance and discipline free record required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with ORN data collection (ID trackers/VE assessment) preferred.
Knowledge of second language (Spanish or Italian) preferred.
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.

Responsibilities

Providing high quality, effective, efficient and safe patient services through human, environmental and financial resources management.
Assisting the Nephrology Program Managers, Resource Nurse/Clinicians/TCU Staff with the day-to-day processes that enable the delivery of high quality services to meet patient needs and expectation.
Collaborating with the Ontario Renal Network to lead and evaluate implemented quality improvement initiatives and reporting on their progress.
Organizing and coordinating the activities of related clinical areas as needed, including nursing and ancillary staff activities to meet patient needs and in collaboration with all members of the Dialysis department.
Collaborating with Kidney Care Clinic, Transition Care Unit, Home Dialysis/In-centre Resource Nurses, Allied Staff Workers and Physicians to coordinate transfer and care of pre dialysis, New Start Unit, Transition Care Unit, home dialysis patients and potential home dialysis patients within the Humber River Nephrology Program.
Collaborating patient assessment, preparation, post-insertion interventions for dialysis body access with Body Access Coordinator, and Kidney Care Clinic and Home Dialysis Nurse Clinicians.
Collaborating with the Home Support Nurse and Transition Care Unit nurses in the daily and future planning of home dialysis and TCU patient training flow and assisting in staff assignments when necessary.
Participating in research projects, data/statistics collection and reporting to appropriate stakeholders.
Assisting the CPL with the development of staff to achieve advanced clinical practice standards for the Kidney Care Clinic, New Start Unit, Transition Care Unit and Home Dialysis Program.
Implementing internal linkages and coordinating services in response to the needs of the patients.
Providing leadership and consultation to staff in the development, implementation and evaluation of related projects and initiatives for Independent Dialysis Program (Home Dialysis).
Demonstrating an empathetic, resourceful and direct approach to successfully assist patients through their renal journey and in their adjustment to starting dialysis.
Acting as an expert resource to the clinical members of the Dialysis Program.
Facilitating and directing patient flow in, out and throughout the Nephrology Program.
Assigning patients to primary nurses in the Home and Transition Care Units.

Benefits

Greater Toronto’s Top Employers recognition
Supportive work environment with evidence-based leadership
Culture that values Staff, Physician and Volunteer engagement
Involvement in research and academic collaboration as a member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN)
Commitment to high-quality patient care
Values of compassion, professionalism, and respect
Commitment to creating an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace
Opportunities for individuals from equity-deserving groups
Compliance with Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act
Accommodations available throughout the recruitment process