Job Description & How to Apply Below
Work type: part time
Location:
wrhn @ midtown (formerly grand river hospital, kw campus)
Waterloo regional health network (wrhn, pronounced wren) is committed to meeting the current and emerging needs in waterloo-wellington and beyond. We aim to provide compassionate, community-driven health care.
Please note:
new employees must provide documentation/proof of covid-19 vaccination status, a 2-step tb test, and proof of immunity to measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella (chickenpox) prior to their start date employees will require clearance from employee health, safety and wellness before they can begin any position.
Position summary
The successful candidate will provide comprehensive and supportive care to the hemodialysis patient. The registered nurse works with patients on a long-term basis while demonstrating knowledge of care for the chronic kidney disease patient. The registered nurse ensures there is a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors.
Position requirements
Current certificate of registration in good standing with the college of nurses of ontario (cno)
Applicants with current hemodialysis experience in acute and chronic settings will be given first consideration
Minimum of two (2) years medical/surgical experience preferred
Evidence of progression toward canadian nurses association certification in nephrology nursing must be presented within two years of start date in the position
Bcls required
Certification in blood bank administration, iv drug therapy, hemodialysis access management and hemodialysis machine operation preferred
Demonstrated organizational skills to care for multiple chronic and acutely ill hemodialysis patients
Demonstrated knowledge of nephrology theory
Demonstrated evidence of recent and relevant continuing education considered an asset
Demonstrated ability to work with chronic patients and families effectively
Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a collaborative care environment as part of an interdisciplinary team
Demonstrated good attendance record
Application instructions
As per the collective agreement, the internal recruitment process will be completed prior to the consideration of external applications.
Internal employees of legacy st. Mary’s general hospital are required to submit their application electronically using infor.
Internal employees of legacy grand river hospital are required to submit their application electronically using empath.
Equal employment opportunity statement
Waterloo regional health network is committed to fair and equitable employment in our recruitment and selection practices. We strongly believe in inclusion and diversity within our organization, and welcome all applicants, including but not limited to racialized communities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, lgbtq2s+ persons, indigenous people, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of our hospital community.
We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment.
Accommodation statement
Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with the human rights code. Wrhn is committed to complying with the accessibility for ontarians with disabilities act (aoda) to provide an inclusive, barrier‑free workplace. We will accommodate the accessibility needs of individuals with disabilities to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process. Should you require this accommodation, please contact human resources.
International applicants
If you are seeking employment on a temporary work or study permit, we recommend reviewing work permit restrictions as they apply to healthcare organizations in canada. Individuals holding a work or study permit seeking employment in the healthcare sector may be required to complete additional steps in the process. This may also apply to current employees seeking renewal of their work permits.
It is the accountability of the applicant and/or employee to ensure they are adhering to their specific work permit restrictions.
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