25 Sep
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Backline Outsourcing
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Alton
25 Sep
Backline Outsourcing
Alton
This is a hospital RN position, not a travel-nurse postingPosition OverviewWe are seeking an experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to provide high-quality, patient-centred nursing care to patients receiving dialysis and treatment for kidney-related conditions.The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering safe and effective renal care, monitoring patients throughout dialysis treatment, administering medications as prescribed, and collaborating with nephrologists and other members of the healthcare team.Key ResponsibilitiesAssess, monitor, and provide nursing care to patients with renal and nephrological conditions.Prepare patients for hemodialysis and other renal replacement therapies.Initiate, monitor, and terminate dialysis treatments in accordance with established clinical protocols.Monitor vital signs, fluid balance, treatment response, and overall patient condition throughout treatment.Identify and respond appropriately to complications or adverse reactions during dialysis.Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.Perform and document comprehensive nursing assessments and patient care activities.Monitor vascular access sites and identify signs of infection or other complications.Provide patients and families with education regarding kidney disease, dialysis, medications, nutrition, fluid restrictions,
and self-care.Collaborate with nephrologists, physicians, dietitians, social workers, dialysis technicians, and other healthcare professionals.Maintain accurate, complete, and confidential patient records.Follow infection prevention and control procedures and applicable workplace safety standards.Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.Maintain compliance with skilled, organizational, and regulatory standards.Qualifications & RequirementsCurrent registration and good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) as a Registered Nurse (RN). Or ability to become licensed.Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.Nursing education and clinical experience in dialysis, nephrology, renal care.Previous hemodialysis experience is strongly preferred.Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, communication, and documentation skills.Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment and respond appropriately to changing patient conditions.Recent renal nursing experienceExperience caring for complex patients, particularly dialysis patientsStrong nursing assessment/care-planning skillsAbility to recognize abnormal patient responsesStrong communication/interprofessional skillsNephrology Certification (CNephC) is preferred, not mandatory.
📌 Hemodialysis Registered Nurse (Alton)
🏢 Backline Outsourcing
📍 Alton