Registered Nurse - Hemodialysis

Location: Central Patricia

Job Title:

Registered Nurse - Hemodialysis

The Registered Nurse at the Regional Centre (OSMH) of the RKCP SM is responsible for comprehensive, co-ordinated and individualized care of patients with end stage renal disease and acute kidney injury requiring hemodialysis treatments in accordance with the mission, vision and goals of the program. The Registered Nurse is an active member of the multidisciplinary care team which provides care and support to patients and families across the Regional Program.

The hemodialysis RN provides hemodialysis and renal care to both inpatients and outpatients of the program. This includes acute care treatments across multiple sites of the program. Travel is required.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
General

Meeting the College of Nurses of Ontario Standards of Nursing Practice, and functions within the policies and procedures of the Patient

Organizing and implementing a plan of nursing care to meet the needs of each assigned patient

Coordinating the patient care activities and providing effective supervision to others to whom he/she delegates activities

Effectively utilizing human and material resources

Participating in the orientation of new staff members to the nursing unit

Attending educational programs and in-services to enhance his/her knowledge, and participating in the planning and implementing of same

Assessing his/her own professional development needs, and sets goals to meet same

Assisting in maintaining the established standards of care through individual performance, participation in hospital committees, and assisting with workload analysis, Audits etc

Cooperating with clinical instructors to provide an educational environment for nursing students. Interpreting and demonstrating skilled nursing care to students. Participates in preceptor program

Maintaining an awareness of current developments in nursing practice

Performing Charge Nurse role when assigned

Taking responsibility for the safety and welfare of patients

Functioning in accordance with established hospital emergency procedures

Promoting inter and intradepartmental cooperation by effective communication

Participating as a member of the multidisciplinary team and promoting effective liaisons between patient, family and physician, and other health team members and community agencies. Encourages referrals to appropriate community resources

Demonstrating knowledge of and maintains competence in accordance with RHPA

Participating in assessing health needs and promoting health education and maintenance through patient and family teaching programs

Specific

Carrying out hemodialysis treatments, including accessing of AV-fistula, grafts and central vein dialysis catheters

Participating as an active member of the multidisciplinary team of the renal program

Acting as a role model in clinical excellence in representing the regional centre of the RKCP SM

Acting as a clinical resource person to members of other nursing departments and other health care professionals on the management of patients with ESRD across RKCP SM

Carrying a primary patient case load

Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Program Manager. Potential to be utilized in other patient care areas.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education

Current certificate of competence to practice as a Registered Nurse in Ontario is required

BScN preferred

CNeph (c) preferred

Experience

Minimum one (2) year recent hemodialysis experience required

Competencies

Demonstrated strong communications skills in English, both written and verbal

Demonstrated computer literacy

Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality

Demonstrated strong inter personal skills

Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Demonstrated ability to follow instructions and pay attention to detail

Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize and multi task efficiently

Demonstrated ability to remain calm and focused in tense situations

Demonstrated ability to de-escalate situations as they arise

Demonstrated ability to be held accountable for actions taken

Demonstrated strong recollection skills and ability to document in detail

Demonstrated ability to follow standards, policies and procedures

Other

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