Registered Practical Nurse - Sheppard Centre Hemodialysis
About The Position
The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) is responsible for the initiation, monitoring, and discontinuation of hemodialysis treatments for hemodialysis patients. As a member of the inter-professional team providing person-centred care, the RPN will complete patient assessments, health teaching & family counselling, documentation, set-up/monitoring & trouble shooting of hemodialysis machines, and respond to rapid changes in the patient’s hemodynamic status within the scope of practice for a hemodialysis RPN in partnership with the RNs/Interprofessional team. The RPN will play an active role in the unit on quality improvement/research project teams.
Requirements
- Completion of college or other approved Registered Practical Nursing Program required.
- Current certificate of registration in good standing from the College of Nurses of Ontario required.
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (B.C.L.S.) program, Level II: Basic Rescuer certification required.
- Completion of a medication course for RPNs required.
- Minimum 5 years medical/surgical acute care nursing experience required.
- Minimum of 3 years of hemodialysis experience or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Experience with medication administration (by multiple routes) required.
- Practicum experience (ranging from 62.5 to 485 hours) required.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Strong team building and conflict resolution skills.
- Excellent patient assessment skills.
- Demonstrates understanding and complies with patient and staff safety policies and procedures that foster a safe and inclusive environment for all.
- Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner and produce high quality work while meeting deadlines in accordance with UHN standards.
Nice To Haves
- Nephrology 1 and 2 courses completed from a recognized Nephrology Nursing Certificate Program (Successful applicants who had not previously completed the Nephrology course will be expected to enroll within one year and complete within three years).
- Health Assessment / Physical Assessment course an asset.
Responsibilities
- Initiation, monitoring and discontinuation of hemodialysis treatments of hemodialysis patients.
- Complete patient assessments.
- Health teaching & family counselling.
- Documentation.
- Set-up/monitoring & trouble shooting of hemodialysis machines.
- Respond to rapid changes in the patient’s hemodynamic status within the scope of practice for a hemodialysis RPN in partnership with the RNs/ Interprofessional team.
- Play an active role in the unit on quality improvement/research project teams.
Benefits
- Competitive offer packages
- Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
- Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
- A flexible work environment
- Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
- Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
