RPN

Kitchener, ON
Permanent
Part-time

23 days ago

Job Description:Work Type: Part-TimeHome to seven regional programs and comprehensive health-care services, Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN, pronounced wren) is committed to meeting the current and emerging needs in Waterloo-Wellington and beyond.WRHN is redefining the health-care experience through collaboration and innovation, addressing barriers to access, advancing care delivery, and setting new standards in compassionate, empowered community-driven health care.At WRHN, every patient is at the centre of everything we do as we strive to improve lives, inspire healing, and build healthier, stronger communities. By listening to patients and partners, we strive to connect communities to the right care, at the right place, and at the right time.New employees must provide documentation/proof of full COVID-19 vaccination status, a 2-step TB screening, as well as proof of immunity to measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella (chickenpox) prior to their start date at WRHN. Staff will require clearance from Employee Health and Wellness before they are able to begin any position within WRHN.Position Summary:The Registered Practical Home Dialysis Nurse is engaged in caring for patients in the Home Dialysis Assisted Program (HDAP). The successful applicant will work in collaboration with the Home Hemodialysis (home unit) and Peritoneal Dialysis Nursing teams, Nephrologists and the Allied Health team to support the dialysis of patients in their home setting. The successful candidate will incorporate the attitude, values, knowledge, skills and professional nursing practice required to support the clinical needs in the patient’s home setting.Position Requirements:

Current registration (in good standing) with College of Nurses of Ontario •
Applicants with current dialysis experience in acute and chronic settings will be given first consideration – Hemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis.
Minimum of two (2) years medical/surgical experience preferred
BCLS • Demonstrated successful completion of Home Hemodialysis Renal Orientation.
Demonstrated assessment skills and the ability to function independently • Demonstrated good interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to work with a multidisciplinary team, including other health team members, patients and family members.
Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and within a team environment.
Responsible, energetic individual with above average ability to prioritize and organize in the home setting.
Demonstrated positive relationships with other health care professionals and able to contribute to the development of an environment conducive to excellent patient care
Ability to respond to emergency situations by rapidly identifying priorities and complex patient needs
Ability to prioritize and complete assignments in a reasonable length of time
Demonstrated evidence of recent continuing education
Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Grand River’s comprehensive safety programs and practices, including staff, patient, and environmental safety, and participation in regular in-service education in this area
Must have own reliable vehicle and valid driver’s license for home visits.
Good attendance record

Application Instructions:As per the collective agreement, the internal recruitment process will be completed prior to the consideration of external applications.Accommodation is 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 .We would like to thank all candidates in advance for their interest and only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to confirm the receipt of individual applications or resumes.

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