Registered Nurse

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

As an integral member of the Nephrology Program, the Registered Nurse is highly skilled and responsible for supporting a system that delivers person-centred, safe and effective kidney care services in an efficient, equitable and timely manner. The successful candidate will be responsive to the staffing needs within in-center hemodialysis at Oshawa, Whitby and Lakeridge Gardens. As the program continues to achieve deliverables under the Ontario Renal Network (ORN) and strives to achieve the targets of the Ontario Renal Plan, the registered nurse will provide excellence in patient care, maintain competency and professionalism relevant to dialysis practice and work collaboratively in the context of an interprofessional nephrology team.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (in good standing);
• Demonstrated commitment to maintaining Reflective Practice Standards as outlined by the CNO;
• Current B.C.L.S;
• BScN is preferred;
• Recent hemodialysis experience and evidence of recent related continuing education;
• Nephrology Nursing certificate preferred or evidence of enrollment or progression towards completion;
• Familiar and comfortable with electronic documentation;

Must have Level 2 training to provide treatment to patients 1 : 1 that are acute hospitalized inpatients, patients admitted in the emergency department or admitted in the critical care department

Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety programs and practices, including staff patient, and environmental safety, and participation in regular in-service education in this area; and

Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT :

The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Hospital and the Ontario Nurses Association (RN Bargaining Unit Local 051).

Successful External applicants must provide a satisfactory Criminal Investigation Reference for the vulnerable sector, dated within the past six (6) months.

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) . Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

At Lakeridge Health we value inclusion and diversity. We are committed to fostering a culture that is respectful, inclusive and accessible and to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse community we provide services to. As an equal opportunity employer we welcome applications from all qualified applicants.

Lakeridge Health is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment and to preventing the transmission of COVID 19 infections among Lakeridge Health team members and our patients. New Lakeridge Health team members will be required to provide proof of full vaccination for COVID-19 during their Post-offer / Pre-employment Health Assessment, subject to any exemptions recognized under the Ontario Human Rights code.