Registered Practical Nurse - Sheppard Centre Hemodialysis

Registered Practical Nurse - Sheppard Centre Hemodialysis

Part-time

Department:

Compensation: CAD 27.76 - CAD 34.7 - hourly

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Union:  Non-Union
New or Replacement:  Replacement
Site:
Toronto General Hospital - Satellite Dialysis Unit
Department:
Sheppard Centre Hemodialysis
-2 Sheppard Ave East (Located in Sheppard Centre on Subway Line)

Reports to:

Clinical Manager
Wage Range:  $27.76 - $34.70 per hour

Hours:

24

Hours perWeek

Shifts:

8 or 12 Hours , or ), Days, Monday to Saturday, including

Stat Holidays
Status:  Casual
Closing Date:
October 15, 2026

Duties:

The Registered Practical Nurse is responsible for initiation, monitoring and discontinuation of hemodialysis treatments ofhemodialysis patients. As a member of the inter-professional team providing person-centred care, the RPN will complete patient assessments, health teaching & family counselling, documentation, set-up/monitoring & trouble shooting of hemodialysis machines and respond to rapid changes in the patient’s hemodynamic status within the scope of practice for a hemodialysis RPN in partnership with the RNs/ Interprofessional team.

The RPN will play an active role in the unit on quality improvement/research project teams.

Completion of college or other approved Registered Practical Nursing Program required.

Current certificate of registration in good standing from the College of Nurses of Ontario required.

Basic Cardiac Life Support (B.C.L.S.) program, Level II:
Basic Rescuer certification required.

Completion of a medication course for RPNs required

Nephrology 1 and 2 courses completed from a recognized Nephrology Nursing Certificate Program (Successful applicants who had not previously completed the Nephrology course will be expected to enroll within one year and complete within three years)

Health Assessment / Physical Assessment course an asset

Minimum5 years medical/surgical acute care nursing experience required

Minimum of3 years of hemodialysis experience or equivalent combination of education, training and experience

Experience with medication administration (by multiple routes) required

Practicum experience (ranging from 62.5 to 485 hours) required.

Excellent communication and organizational skills

Strong team building and conflict resolution skills

Excellent patient assessment skills

Demonstrates understanding and complies with patient and staff safety policies and procedures that foster a safe and inclusive environment for all

Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner and produce high quality work while meeting deadlines in accordance with UHN standards

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