Registered Nurse Nephrology/Urology

Registered Nurse Nephrology/Urology(Job Id 15386) Job title: Registered Nurse Nephrology/Urology

Job ID: 15386

Site: CA:ON:Toronto:St. Michael's Hospital

Category:

Work type: Full-Time Temporary

Date posted: August 4, 2026

Close date: August 11, 2026

Salary range: 41.15-58.98

Shift/ hours of work:

Description The Transplant/Nephrology/Urology inpatient unit is looking for a Registered Nurse (RN) to work in a fast-paced inpatient setting. The unit is a medical surgical unit with a patient population from a variety of specialties including Kidney Transplant, Nephrology, and Urology.

The RN works within a changing environment and in inter-professional teams to advocate for and promote wellness while ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and ethical nursing care. The RN shares his/her knowledge and expertise with others and contributes to the advancement of nursing practice excellence. The RN continually enhances his/her practice and competencies through ongoing learning, education, experience and reflective practice.

RESPONSIBILITIES The primary role of the RN is to provide holistic, evidence-based, culturally appropriate, patient-centred quality care in accordance with the College of Nurses of Ontario standards and SMH's mission, vision, values and policies. The RN optimizes the patient’s experience and care outcomes by:

Acquires information to assess patient care and learning needs

Aligns behaviour with SMH's vision, mission and values and Code of Conduct

Knowledge in the care and management of patients receiving peritoneal dialysis, an asset.

Being accountable for one's decisions and professional practice;

Establishing a therapeutic relationship with the patient;

Collaborating with other members of the patient’s care team; and,

Coordinating and communicating patient care activities.

The RN has 4 key areas of responsibility:

Develops a plan of care and integrates nursing activities with other inter-professional activities

Engages in critical inquiry and reflection to select evidence-based interventions

Organizes nursing care and assigns or changes nursing care activities where appropriate

Evaluates the effectiveness of the plan of care and adjusts the plan as needed

Anticipates, recognises and addresses rapidly changing situations

Provides health education to patients and their families using effective teaching strategies

Documents observations, assessments and care provision

Contributes to discharge and transition planning

Refers patient to other agencies or services as needed

Serves as the primary resource for organising and coordinating patient care activities

Establishes and maintains respectful, collaborative, therapeutic and inter-professional relationships

Coordinates and communicates patient care activities for a safe and seamless transition and appropriate transfer of accountability

Participates in hospital committees and other groups

Leadership

Supports the advancement of professional practice

Utilises effective judgement in assigning patient care activities

Engages in self-reflection, performance review and ongoing learning

Participates in mentoring, teaching and /or coaching students, co-workers and other regulated and unregulated health professionals

Embraces change that leads to improved nursing practice and better patient outcomes

Advocates for a safe and healthy work environment

Research

Participates in or supports research projects

Supports and participates in evidence based practice implementation and quality improvement initiatives

The Diabetes Comprehensive Care Programme focuses on total quality patient care. This is an exciting opportunity for a nursing professional to further advance clinical skills and broaden his or her knowledge base. You will be a part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team involved in patient assessment and teaching. Research and education activities are essential components of the programme and there will be an opportunity to participate as we move forward with our strategic plan.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must have Current General Class (Practicing) Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario

BLS Certification

Demonstrated recent experience and interest in working with Diabetic and Renal patients.

Completion of Coronary Care 101 preferred or willing to obtain

Successful completion of Physical Assessment or willing to obtain

Completion of Nephrology I preferred, or willing to obtain

Current or recent experience with patient population (ESRD, Diabetes and its complications) and post-operative surgical care (Urology), an asset. Recent student experience applicable.

Knowledge in Kidney Transplant care and management of patients, an asset.

Demonstrated continuous professional learning required.

Demonstrated ability to problem-solve and work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced multidisciplinary setting required.

Excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills required.

Excellent attendance record required.

Proven ability to act both independently and as an active member of a multidisciplinary team.

HOURS Must be available to work all shifts.

Unity Health Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organisation. We strive to provide a recruitment process that is barrier-free and in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We understand that you may require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process. When you are contacted, please inform the Talent Acquisition Specialist and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs. We want to emphasise that all accommodation requests are handled with the utmost confidentiality, respecting your privacy and dignity.

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