Summary of Duties

The RN is responsible for assessment, planning, implementing, advocating and evaluating patients with end stage kidney disease initiating and being maintained on home dialysis modalities.

As a member of the inter-skilled team providing person-centred care, responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Plan and provide personalized care with each patient;
Perform and document multiple assessment and follow-up activities;
Provide health teaching & family counselling and training specific to the patient's modality choice and ongoing support as a primary nurse or part of the team;
Provide modality education support for home modalities including home visits;
Analyze clinical data and utilize critical thinking to make decisions regarding required care/interventions related to patient's clinical status;
Participate in weekly home dialysis clinics and provide follow-up care as required
Liaise with vendor and community partners;
Act as a mentor to colleagues and others to improve/support nursing knowledge related to home dialysis modalities, including Transitional Care Unit;
Participate in the advancement of patient care through inter-professional rounds, committees, quality initiatives and practice-based research;




Utilize Nephrology EMR and other computer applications to facilitate communication, documentation, recording and tracking of patient assessment, education and plan of care.

Qualifications/Skills
Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario in valuable standing
Current B.C.L.S. Certificate required
Baccalaureate degree in Nursing, preferred
Certification in Nephrology CNeph(C), preferred
Experience with Peritoneal Dialysis and venipuncture preferred
Recent (3 year) Hemodialysis experience required
Recent adult education program development and teaching experience
Ability to integrate best practice guidelines into hospital policies and procedures
Knowledge of MS Office suite applications
Excellent patient assessment; communication; organizational; team building and conflict resolution skills
Demonstrates understanding and complies with patient and staff safety policies
Commitment to person-centred care concepts and a demonstrated ability to work as a member of an inter-skilled team
Must have a valid driver's license and have access to personal vehicle in order to deliver care in a home setting

📌 Registered Nurse Home Dialysis Temporary Full Time 2026 18815 Toronto
🏢 Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
📍 Toronto