Position Details

Job Number:

JR01502

Department:

Independent Home Therapies Dialysis HHD PD

This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites:

Brantford General Hospital Satellite Hemodialysis Unit (Brantford), Charlton Campus (Hamilton Downtown), King Campus (Stoney Creek East Hamilton), Six Nations Satellite Hemodialysis Unit (Ohsweken)

Job Type:

Regular, Full time

Contract Duration: (If applicable)

0 months

Number of Positions:

1

Union:

ONA Local 75

Hourly Rate (Min / Max):

$43.81 - $61.54

Schedule

Work Days:

Monday to Friday

Time of Day:

Days

Shift:

Hours - 10, Hours - 7.5

Shift Start: (If applicable)

Reason for Posting:

Posting is for a role with an existing vacancy

Application Dates

Opening Date:

2026-08-13

Closing Date:

2026-08-20

Job Description

UNIT PROFILE:
The Home Dialysis Program provides comprehensive and collaborative education, assessment, and ongoing support for patients and families/support persons who perform hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis in the home setting. Nurses in this program promote patient independence through consistent, evidence informed teaching and clinical support whether during clinic follow up appointments, at patient’s homes or when providing dialysis training sessions. Care is provided in alignment with unit policies, provincial regulatory standards, and best practice guidelines for home based renal replacement therapy.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario required

Current experience in hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis (2 years) required

Demonstrated recent leadership experience in renal or related nursing required, as evidenced through relevant roles, education,



and/or professional activities, including but not limited to:

-Experience in Charge Nurse and/or Team Lead roles

-Completion of additional nephrology or transplant-related education (e.g. courses/certificate, cNeph)

-Active participation in, or leadership of, committees

-Delivery of nephrology or transplant-related educational presentations

Current BCLS/HCP certification required

Canadian Nurses Association certification in Nephrology cNeph(C) preferred

Minimum of one (1) year of independent modalities experience preferred

Membership with RNAO or another relevant professional association preferred

Current CPI and/or GPA training preferred

Excellent attendance record is required

A resume outlining experience, further education, and any special courses is required and must accompany the application.

DEMONSTRATED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Performs and documents a comprehensive health history, physical and psychosocial assessment

Ability to conduct meetings with patients and families in their home as required

Acts as a priority contact person for the patient with CKD

Demonstrates cultural competence and respect for the healthcare philosophy of patients and their families

Advanced case management, organization, time management,



and coordination skills with the ability to prioritize workload to meet urgent and rapidly changing timelines.

Self-directed with strong leadership, problem solving, decision making, critical thinking, team building and interpersonal skills.

Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and provide education to patients and families.

Demonstrated ability to practice collaboratively and communicate clearly with members of the interdisciplinary team to provide care for a range of patients/clients.

Demonstrated proficiency with computers (e.g., Microsoft Office [Word, Outlook, Excel, etc.], internet browser searches, data entry and patient information systems).

Demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning, professional development and continuous quality improvement.

St. Joseph’s Nursing Vision is to make a difference in the lives of those we care for, our organization, and the future of our community through achievement of excellence in nursing and commitment to a culture of nursing innovation, empowerment, leadership and accountability.

St. Joseph’s Health System (SJHS) and its member organizations are equal chance employers and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all programs, practices, facilities, and people.We foster a culture of patient and staff safety where all positions comply and work in conjunction with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. SJHS and its member organizations are committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process - please inform us should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment process ([email protected]).

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📌 Primary Care Nurse - Independent Home Therapies (Ontario)
🏢 St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
📍 Ontario