Registered Practical Nurse - T4 Hemodialysis (GEN)

Scarborough Health Network•Granbury, TX

1d•CA$36 - CA$39•Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Patient Care Manager, you will be responsible for providing excellent care to a diverse patient population. You will be part of a busy department, with complex and very active medical and nephrology patients. You will be part of a team whose focus is providing care to patients who have multiple co-morbidities accompanied with their original admitting diagnosis. There is a staffing mix of both RN’s and RPN’s with a delivery care model of Team Nursing. You will rotate through Hemodialysis Units (CP2 and 2 Central) and Satellites as necessary. You may be scheduled at the General or Birchmount campus based on departmental needs.

Requirements

Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
Current BCLS
Nephrology 1 and 2 courses completed from a recognized nephrology nursing certificate program or equivalent combination of education, training and experience (Successful applicants not completed the Nephrology course will be expected to enroll within one year).
Minimum of one year of hemodialysis experience or equivalent combination of education, training and experience
Patient Assessment and Health Promotion/Teaching skills
Must be willing to work with mixed aggregation of patients
Proven excellent interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal
Demonstrated excellent problem-solving, decision making and critical thinking skills
Demonstrated excellent organizational, time-management and team building skills
Demonstrated initiative and the ability to function both independently and as a multidisciplinary team member in a fast paced demanding environment
Demonstrates excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrates a commitment to customer service when dealing with patients, colleagues and volunteers and other members of the community and public
Demonstrates values consistent with SHN’s Code of Conduct and is committed to fostering a healthy and positive work environment in accordance with Health & Safety policy and legislation
Demonstrates an understanding of and commitment to SHN's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff safety, patient safety, and environmental safety and participates in regular in-service education in this area
Strong work ethic and commitment is required
Demonstrated high standards of work outputs
Highly punctual
Demonstrated professionalism and reliability

Nice To Haves

BScN
Nephrology Certificate Program completed
Certification in Nephrology Nursing through the Canadian Nurses Association
Ability to speak another language is an asset

Responsibilities

Providing excellent care to a diverse patient population.
Providing care to patients who have multiple co-morbidities accompanied with their original admitting diagnosis.
Rotating through Hemodialysis Units (CP2 and 2 Central) and Satellites as necessary.
Utilize protective equipment provided and identify and reports hazards.
Engages in ethical conduct and strives to understand and appreciate the diversity of our patient/staff population and community.