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Since opening our doors in 2015 as North America’s first fully digital hospital, we remain unwavering in our belief that we can change the hospital where we work, the community where we live, and the world of healthcare beyond our borders. Serving a community of 850,000 residents in North West Toronto, equity, inclusivity and active participation in the North West Toronto Ontario Health Team are key initiatives important to our team.
At Humber River Health, we use a custom combination of technology and clinical expertise to rebuild elements of care. We make technology work for staff and physicians; giving them more time to spend with patients, eliminating inefficiencies, and reducing the chance of errors. Humber River Health is formally affiliated with both the University of Toronto and Queen’s University and is committed to becoming a community academic hospital.
Clinical Excellence, Optimizing Care through Technology and Community Connection frame our research strategy.
At Humber River Health, we’re not hoping for a renaissance, we are making it happen. As part of our dynamic team, you can lead the way as we continue our journey towards high‑reliability care! Right now we are looking for a Registered Practicial Nurse to work with our Haemodialysis Unit, Nephrology Program.
As an integral team member of the Nephrology Program, there is an opportunity to participate within the program by utilizing a chronic disease prevention and management (CDPM) and self‑management approach and philosophy, as the program continues to achieve the deliverables under the Ontario Renal Network and strives to achieve the targets of the Ontario Renal Plan III.
Empower and support patients to be active in their care
Integrate patient care throughout the kidney care journey
Improve patient access to kidney care
Employment Status:
Permanent Full‑time
Reporting Relationship: Manager, Haemodialysis Unit
Hourly Rate: $36.93 – $37.47
Union Group: NOWU
Hours of work: Available to work 8 rotating shifts including weekends, day and evening shifts.
Location:
Humber River Health – Wilson Site
Position Responsibilities
All aspects of care for patients receiving hemodialysis with a primary nursing focus
Providing education and follow‑up to all hemodialysis patients
Must participate in quality assurance activities
All other RPN responsibilities set out by the department
Qualifications
Graduate from a recognized Registered Practical Nursing two‑year diploma program
Current RPN registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
Current BCLS certification
Minimum one to two years acute care experience is required
Minimum one to two years hemodialysis experience is preferred
Nephrology courses preferred or commitment to complete within an agreed period of time
Demonstrate competency in a variety of skills including (but not limited to) intramuscular injections, intravenous therapy initiation and discontinuation, blood transfusion, wound care dressing, medication administration, etc.
Ability to prioritize and complete assignments in a reasonable length of time
Demonstrated sound judgment, good observation and patient assessment skills, tact and empathy
Demonstrated ability to perform appropriately in emergency situations
Proven ability to perform a preceptorship role
Physically capable of performing the essential duties of the position
Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Humber’s comprehensive safety programs and practices, including staff, patient, and environmental safety, and participation in regular in‑service education in this area
Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills required
Knowledge of a second language is an asset
Basic computer skills and Meditech experience is an asset
Excellent attendance and discipline‑free record required
An understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion principles as they relate to health practices is an asset. Humber River Health values lived and learned experiences in addressing systemic barriers and advancing inclusive practices
Why choose Humber River Health?
At Humber River Health, our staff, physicians and volunteers are lighting…
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