Provide hemodialysis care through patient assessment and machine monitoring as a Registered Practical Nurse supporting in-centre treatments. Respond to changing hemodynamic status within scope.
The Registered Practical Nurse initiates, monitors, and discontinues hemodialysis treatments for in-centre patients. Working with registered nurses and an inter-skilled team, this nurse delivers person-centred care through assessment, teaching, counselling, documentation, and troubleshooting. The position also contributes actively to quality improvement and research project teams.
Key Responsibilities:
Initiate, monitor, and discontinue in-centre hemodialysis treatments
Complete patient assessments and document care provided
Provide health teaching and family counselling
Set up,
monitor, and troubleshoot hemodialysis machines
Respond to rapid changes in hemodynamic status
Requirements:
Current valuable-standing registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
Current B.C.L.S. certificate
One year of current hemodialysis experience
Nephrology postgraduate course or willingness to complete advanced training
Excellent assessment, communication, and organizational skills
Apply hemodialysis expertise, patient assessment, and person-centred care within an inter-skilled nursing team.