Reporting to the Manager, Oncology and Dialysis the Registered Nurse (RN) provides training and support for patients who receive their hemodialysis treatment at home. The RN is responsible for training and maintaining patients in doing their own peritoneal dialysis with the goal of promoting self-management of their chronic disease. The position is assigned to work across the Southwest LHIN, primarily at Brightshores Health System, Owen Sound.
Skills/Abilities/Qualifications
Required
Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse
Current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers course: BLS-HCP(C)
Valid Drivers License (G class) with the ability to travel within the South-West LHIN
Minimum (2) years recent, related nursing experience in Hemodialysis
Demonstrated knowledge of acute nursing principles
Working knowledge with the Baxter Peritoneal Dialysis System
Demonstrated ability to function as an independent primary nurse of a large group of outpatients, with excellent independent nursing assessment skills
Demonstrated ability to plan, implement and evaluate patient/staff education programs and materials
Demonstrated effective communication, critical thinking, team-building and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to prioritize and organize workload
Evidence of commitment to self-directed learning
Evidence of motivation to be an enthusiastic and effective member of an interdisciplinary team
Demonstrated computer proficiency with Automated Clinical Systems
Demonstrated practice and commitment to the principles of patient and family centered care
Recent satisfactory performance and attendance record
Adherence to Brightshores 'CARE' Behaviours (Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Excellence) and 'LEAD' Competencies (Lead by example, Empower, Achieve results, Develop others) and a commitment to a safe workplace free of violence and harassment
Advocates and supports a culture of patient safety and demonstrates an understanding of how the department service and assigned responsibilities contribute to overall patient safety at Brightshores through patient safety knowledge, skills and attitudes
Preferred
Recent, related nursing experience in Nephrology
Recent, related experience in peritoneal dialysis
Certificate of Nephrology Nursing
Adult Education Certificate/Diploma
Working knowledge of the Baxter AK98 hemodialysis machines
Previous experience with the provision of adult education; teaching staff new skills individually or in groups
* Previous experience in home peritoneal dialysis patient training
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