Registered Nurse (RN), Renal Clinic - Grand River Hospital
Date Posted: May 16, 2024
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Job Description
At Grand River Hospital we are building a world class health care system supporting healthier lives for the communities we serve. We value people above all else and the experiences of our patients and their families, our team members, and our partners are at the very top of our agenda.
Through our values of CARE; TRUST AND BE TRUSTWORTHY; COURAGE TO START, HEART TO FINISH and WELCOME ONE TO WELCOME ALL we leverage the collective talents and strengths of our GRH team, our community, and our partners to innovate and accelerate the transformation of health care delivery.
How Registered Nurses (RN) support our team Renal Clinic at Grand River Hospital:
The successful candidate’s primary focus will support early management of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) which includes CKD identification, prevention and the concepts of patient self-care management, and facilitating a continuum of CKD patient education to the stage of informed decision making. Responsibilities also include patient screening, preparation and promotion of independent modalities. These responsibilities will be in collaboration with the Nephrologists, the Allied Health team and the CKD clinic nurses within a mentorship environment. The candidate will contribute to ensuring there is a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors.
At Grand River Hospital, our Renal Clinic, Registered Nurses (RNs):
- Current Registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario. BSCN preferred.
- Minimum 3 years’ current clinical experience in an outpatient Nephrology/CKD clinic or minimum of 5 years’ current experience working in Hemodialysis, Outpatient PD or Home Hemodialysis required; preference of experience in more than one of the renal areas listed is considered
- Current CNA Certification of Nephrology (CNeph ©) required;
- Must be able to work independently and be self directed.
- Excellent critical thinking skills with experience in case management.
- Demonstrated knowledge and skill in the areas of patient adult education, Health promotion, Chronic Kidney Disease Management and Chronic Disease Management.
- Demonstrated knowledge of General Medicine/Nephrology, Peritoneal dialysis, hemodialysis, diabetes education and hypertension.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills showing the ability to work with complex patients, their families, the multidisciplinary team, home health care and other health care facilities.
- Demonstrated experience in continuous quality improvement initiatives
- Good attendance record
- An evaluation method may be required as part of the selection process
At Grand River Hospital we support our Team Members with:
- A thorough onboarding and orientation program
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Access to our Ongoing Education Fund
- Career mentorship Wellness programs
Grand River Hospital is committed to fair and equitable employment and in our recruitment and selection practices. We strongly believe in inclusion and diversity within our organization, and welcome all applicants including, but not limited to: racialized communities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, Indigenous people, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment. Grand River Hospital is a proud member of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI).
Upon individual request, the hospital will endeavour to remove any barrier to the hiring process to accommodate candidates, including those with disabilities. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact Human Resources in advance for assistance.
