Primary Care Nurse - Post-Transplant Coords

Position Details Job Number:

JR00631

Department:

Post Transplant Clinic This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites:

Charlton Campus (Hamilton Downtown)
Job Type:Temporary (Fixed Term), Part time Contract Duration: (If applicable)14 months

Number of Positions:1

Union:

ONA Local 75

Hourly Rate (Min / Max):$43.81 - $61.54

Schedule Work Days:

Monday to Friday Time of Day:

Days

Shift: Hours - 7.5

Shift Start: (If applicable)
Application Dates Opening Date:

Closing Date:

Job Description Unit Profile St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton’s Renal Transplant Program is one of six adult renal transplant centers in the province. At SJHH, we transplant 120-165 patients annually including living and deceased donor transplants.

The Renal Transplant Clinic focuses on preparing patients with chronic kidney disease for their upcoming kidney transplant surgery. We also work closely with living kidney donors to prepare them for their kidney donation surgery. Once surgery has taken place, transplant patients return to the clinic for follow-up care, management, support, and education.

The Renal Transplant Clinic is a dynamic multidisciplinary team consisting of Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Physicians, Psychologists, Pharmacists, Social Workers, Registered Diabetes Educators, Dietitians, and Administrative Professionals.

Position Summary We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Registered Nurse to join our Renal Transplant Clinic as a Primary Care Nurse.

The Registered Nurse (RN) is a regulated health care professional who adheres to and models the Standards and Guidelines of the College of Nurses of Ontario; the SJHH mission, vision and values, policies and procedures; and applicable specialty standards.

The Primary Care Nurse is an integral part of the team responsible for the care management of patients donating or receiving kidney transplants. The role of the Primary Care Nurse includes but is not limited to:coordinating the care of patients from the time of referral throughout the transplant journey (encompassing initial assessment, listing, follow-up, donation/transplantation, and post-transplant/donation care).providing patient education and supporting the patients understanding of the transplant journey.acting

as the key contact person for patients/families, referring physicians, and other healthcare providers both internally and externally.collaborating and participating in initiatives locally and with partner organizations such as Trillium Gift of Life Network, Canadian Blood Services, and the Ontario Renal Network.

Qualifications Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario required

Minimum of two (2) years of nephrology, dialysis, or transplant nursing experience required

Demonstrated recent leadership experience in renal or related nursing required, as evidenced through relevant roles, education, and/or professional activities, including but not limited to:

Experience in Charge Nurse and/or Team Lead roles

Completion of additional nephrology or transplant-related education (e.g. courses/certificate, cNeph)
Active participation in, or leadership of, committees

Delivery of nephrology or transplant-related educational presentations

Current BCLS/HCP certification required

Minimum of one (1) year of transplant experience preferred

Canadian Nurses Association certification in Nephrology cNeph(C) preferred

Membership with RNAO or another relevant professional association preferred

Current CPI and/or GPA training preferred

Excellent attendance record is requiredA resume outlining experience, further education, and any special courses is required and must accompany the application.

Demonstrated Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Advanced case management, organization, time management, and coordination skills with the ability to prioritize workload to meet urgent and rapidly changing timelines.

Self-directed with strong leadership, problem solving, decision making, critical thinking, team building and interpersonal skills.

Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and provide education to patients and families.

Demonstrated ability to practice collaboratively and communicate clearly with members…