Registered Practical Nurse

Position: 2600002612 - Registered Practical Nurse
CUPE

Job Title:

Registered Practical Nurse
* REPOST
* Status:
Regular Part Time

Department:
Home Peritoneal Dialysis

Program:
Nephrology

8 and 12 Hour Shifts, Days, Evenings, Weekends, and On-Call Schedule (Subject to Change)

Location:

Lakeridge Health Oshawa

Wage

Schedule:

$37.690 - $39.800 per hour

CUPE:  (Subsequent)

Lakeridge Health is more than a hospital. It is a health network that includes five hospitals, a long-term care home, a community-based surgical centre, and more than 30 community sites across the Durham Region. Guided by our vision of One System. Best Health. and supported by a dedicated team of nearly 9,000 staff, physicians, and volunteers, Lakeridge Health is a place where the best people want to start, grow, and finish their careers in health care.

We are focused on fostering an environment that’s inclusive, compassionate, innovative, and joyful. This is Lakeridge Health!

Duties And Responsibilities

To apply the nursing process utilizing a patient- and family-centered approach in providing holistic, quality and safe care to patients within the scope of practice identified by the College of Nurses of Ontario, evidence-based nursing practices and the standards set by Lakeridge Health. To actively participate as a member of both the Health Care Team and the Nursing Team. To maintain individual competence and uphold professionalism in alignment with current practice standards.

To ensure accurate and timely documentation of nursing records.

To function effectively within a multidisciplinary team. To provide education and training to patients, their essential care partners, community agency staff, and other stakeholders.

To perform peritoneal dialysis both for acute admitted patients as well as in the home environment, including managing all aspects of care for peritoneal dialysis patients, and providing ongoing advice, counselling, and education related to their condition.

Must be able to travel to complete patient home visits and between Lakeridge Health sites as required.

Qualifications

Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (in good standing);

Current BCLS

Home peritoneal dialysis experience required

Demonstrated recent (within 2 years) clinical experience in Peritoneal dialysis

Evidence of continuing education related to the requirements of the position:
Nephrology

certificate or evidence of progression towards completion required;

Understanding of the principles of adult education and demonstrated ability to apply those principles

Recent experience with the equipment related to home peritoneal dialysis therapies

Previous experience in the area of patient education an asset

Clinical knowledge and understanding of the CSN, KDOQI, KDIGO and ISPD Clinical Practice Guidelines

Proven excellent interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal

Demonstrated excellent problem-solving, decision making and critical thinking skills

Ability to freely lift 20 kilograms required

Physically capable of performing the duties of the position in order to lift, turn, and transfer patients manually and with mechanical aids;

Demonstrated excellent organizational, time-management and team building skills

Valid driving license for the province of Ontario required

Access to personal vehicle for the purpose of making home visits required as part of the Home Peritoneal Dialysis Program required

Ability to travel for home visits required

Demonstrates values consistent with Lakeridge Health's Code of Conduct and is committed to fostering a healthy and positive work environment in accordance with Health & Safety policy and legislation.

Utilize protective equipment provided and identify and reports hazards

Engages in ethical conduct and strives to understand and appreciate the diversity of our…