Registered Nurse - Hemodialysis Job Etobicoke area,Ontario Canada,Healthcare

Company description

One of Canada's Best Diversity Employers and Greater Toronto's Top Employers for many consecutive years, William Osler Health System (Osler) provides a safe and supportive health care network to grow your career. Osler is nationally recognized for its commitment to patient safety and is Accredited with Exemplary Standing, the highest rating a Canadian hospital can receive. As a major Ontario hospital system, and home to some of the biggest specialty and emergency departments in the country, Osler serves the 1.3 million residents of Brampton, Etobicoke and surrounding communities.

We are proud to offer you incredible exposure to best-in-class health care delivery and challenging hands-on opportunities to stay at the top of your game.

A hospital system built for and by the community, we continue to expand our services to meet the needs of a growing population, creating opportunities for increased hands-on skills development, cross-department training and promotional opportunities. Guided by our accomplished senior leadership team, together we are driving our vision of world-class health care inspired by our people and communities.

At Osler, we invest in careers that go beyond where health care professionals like you can achieve their goals and find deep personal and professional fulfillment.

Job description

The Registered Nurse (RN) is a regulated health care professional who is accountable and responsible for providing quality patient focused nursing care to patients in the hemodialysis unit. As part of the inter-professional health care team, the RN will practice according to the nursing practice expectations set by Osler, the regulatory practice standards of the College of Nurses and the legislative requirements set by the Regulated Health Professions Act.

Accountabilities:

Safe nursing practice in all aspects of the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care

Compliance with policies and procedures associated with observations

Professional, patient-centred care to ensure patient safety and physiological and psychological well-being, associated with creating a therapeutic relationship and environment

Providing care in a compassionate and caring manner within a diverse cultural environment

Practicing according to the infection control and prevention measures

Responding to emergency situations by recognizing changes in patient's health status and consulting appropriately when necessary using transfer of accountability principles

Providing health teaching to patients and families including thorough discharge instructions to ensure the continuity of care in the community

Job qualifications

Clinical experience within the last five years, with a minimum of two years in acute care setting required

Minimum of one year current/recent hemodialysis experience required

Nephrology certificate required or proof of enrollment required (completion within 18 months of hire required)

Completion and application of the vascular access modules from the Ontario Renal Network is required

Knowledge of the Nephrology Nursing Standards and Practice Recommendations and Canadian Association of Nephrology Nurses and Technologists as they relate to hemodialysis including all procedures pertaining to patient preparation, treatment and monitoring during and after procedure required

Member of Canadian Association of Nephrology Nurses and Technicians preferred

CNeph designation is preferred

Prior to an interview an 80% score on a nephrology quiz must be obtained

Core competencies:

Current registration, and in good standing, with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Sound knowledge of nursing process, theory, and responsibilities to the nursing profession

BCLS required

Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, communication, problem-solving, conflict-resolution and decision-making skills required

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an inter-professional team

Demonstrated knowledge of patient and family-centred care

Demonstrated experience with patient and family health teaching required

Demonstrated leadership and facilitation skills required

Demonstrated excellent customer service, organizational and critical-thinking skills required

Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional development as it applies to the profession and related field

Demonstrated ability to work in a stressful and fast-paced environment

Exemplary clinical practice within an inter-professional team to develop appropriate strategies for patient care

Ability to prioritize patient care needs and make autonomous decisions

Excellent physical assessment skills required

Ability to promote a healthy work environment and practice excellent client safety guidelines

Knowledge and understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act

Must demonstrate Osler's Values of Respect, Excellence, Service, Compassion, Innovation, and Collaboration

May be required to travel and work between all Osler sites

Excellent attendance,…


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