Registered Practical Nurse - Hemodialysis
$79,061–$81,162 year
On-siteToronto, Ontario, Canada
Job Summary
Plan, manage, and evaluate nursing care for patients and families within the RPN scope of practice in the context of an interdisciplinary team. Implement care plans using current theoretical knowledge while participating in interprofessional rounds and family conferences. Provide mentorship to RPN students and new staff, and demonstrate strong health assessment and clinical decision-making skills. Comply with patient safety responsibilities and hospital policies to ensure a safe environment. Complete required certifications including Basic Cardiac Life Support and Nephrology courses within the specified timeframe.
Required Qualifications
- Member in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Diploma preparation as an RPN in a recognized education program for Nursing
- Minimum 2 years medical/surgical acute care nursing experience
- Minimum of one year of hemodialysis experience or equivalent combination of education, training and experience
- Successful completion of Basic Cardiac Life Support (C level) Heart Saver Plus (Canada)
- Well developed conceptual and theoretical understanding of nursing concepts as they relate to patient population and an ability to articulate these concepts
- Well developed clinical decision-making skills that reflect patient centredness, problem solving and critical thinking
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills
- Demonstrated ability to impart knowledge to students within the context of a teaching hospital
- Good knowledge of standards of nursing practice and applicable health care legislation
- Computer literacy or willing to pursue appropriate training in computer software
- Demonstrated ability to identify and meet own learning needs for pursue ongoing professional development
- Criminal Record Check
Desired Qualifications
- 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
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