Original job description
Care of chronic and acute hemodialysis patients. Involves patient teaching. Initiation and discontinuation of dialysis, preparation of dialysis, preparation of dialysis machines, accessing venous accesses and central lines, monitoring of dialysis treatments, troubleshooting, acute dialysis in ICU, primary nursing follow-up of chronic patients. Other duties as required.Current Registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario Current Heart & Stroke approved Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required at time of hire Preference will be given to those individuals possessing Cneph Certification Must have experience with acute hemodialysis Must be good with equipment, and possess basic computer skills Strong patient assessment skills and patient education skills Must be able to work under pressure Must enjoy working with chronic patients Must have excellent problem solving skills Must possess excellent documentation skills Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position Satisfactory employment and attendance record requiredHalton Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to integrating diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our operations, policies and culture. If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by a job well done, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient satisfaction as we are, we'd like to hear from you. Please attach your current resume directly to this posting. Please note that while this job is posted on Halton Healthcare's career page, it may also appear on third-party job boards. These external platforms may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence, for candidate screening and matching. We do not control or influence these processes. To ensure your application is reviewed by our team, we recommend applying directly through our Halton Healthcare careers site. We thank all those who apply but only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted. Halton Healthcare is committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Healthcare will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs to ensure your equal participation. The Ontario Public Hospitals Act mandates that hospitals establish health surveillance programs for all individuals working within the hospital. This regulation requires proof of immunity for certain diseases and as a result, Halton Healthcare requires all new hires to receive pre-employment medical clearance by our Health, Safety & Wellness team, prior to their start date, as a condition of employment. This includes demonstrating compliance with Halton Healthcare’s Immunization Policies. All new hires must be fully compliant with our Vaccination Policy as a condition of employment with Halton Healthcare. Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of vaccination or proof of a documented medical exemption as part of the hiring process. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
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Responsibilities
Provide care for chronic and acute hemodialysis patients, including patient teaching, dialysis preparation and initiation or discontinuation, vascular and central line access, and treatment monitoring. Troubleshoot dialysis treatments, provide acute dialysis in the ICU, and conduct primary nursing follow-up for chronic patients.
Requirements
Applicants must hold current good-standing registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario and current Heart & Stroke-approved Basic Life Support certification, and must have acute hemodialysis experience. Strong assessment, patient education, equipment, problem-solving, and documentation skills are required; nephrology certification is preferred.
Skills
- Hemodialysis
- Acute Dialysis
- Patient Assessment
- Patient Education
- Dialysis Machine Preparation
- Vascular Access
- Central Line Access
- Treatment Monitoring
- Troubleshooting
- Basic Computer Skills
- Problem Solving
- Clinical Documentation
- Chronic Patient Care
- Basic Life Support
Visa sponsorship
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Keywords
- Registered Nurse
- Hemodialysis
- Acute Dialysis
- Chronic Patient Care
- Intensive Care Unit
- Patient Teaching
- Patient Assessment
- Patient Education
- Dialysis Machine Preparation
- Vascular Access
- Central Lines
- Treatment Monitoring
- Troubleshooting
- Primary Nursing Follow-Up
- College of Nurses of Ontario
- Basic Life Support
- Heart & Stroke
- Nephrology Certification
- Computer Skills
- Problem Solving
- Clinical Documentation
- Immunization Policies
- Vaccination Policy
