Original job description
5C Nephro/Neuro is a 36 bed medicine unit. We have renal dialysis hook-ups in the rooms to allow for patients to have dialysis in their room if needed. Our patients may have acute or chronic renal diagnoses, they may have experienced a stroke or have other neurological diagnoses. We have a multi-disciplinary team including physicians, nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, pharmacists, dietitian and discharge planner who collaborate to provide safe, high quality care in a timely fashion to our patient population. We practice patient and family-centered care. A Registered Practical Nurse assigned to this unit will primarily be responsible for applying the nursing process to acute medical patients with complex renal and stroke issues including end-stage renal disease, peritoneal dialysis, acute stroke and TIAs. You’ll be responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing direct patient care including assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care based on specific components. You’ll assume responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient transition through the continuum of care, patient and family education, and supporting factors that impact customer satisfaction. You’ll administer medications and procedures per established policies and guidelines. You’ll also be documenting observations, assessments and changes in patient's condition; collaborating with health team members to facilitate positive patient care outcomes as well as providing a full range of nursing care to patients.Halton Healthcare endeavors to hire individuals who are competent in their chosen profession and who exemplify our mission, vision and values of accountability, respect and compassion which guide our individual behaviours and attitudes. Current Registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario. Current Heart & Stroke approved Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required at time of hire Current acute inpatient medicine experience preferred Experience working in a neurology and/or nephrology environment preferred Demonstrates commitment to continuing education. Required skills include aseptic technique, suctioning, wound care and IV insertion. Experience with medication administration required. Ability to function in a fast-paced environment. Peritoneal Dialysis certification. Coronary Care 1 telemetry certification. Team player with strong public relations and organizational skills. Caring, compassionate attitude with patients, families and co-workers. Must be able to meet the physical demands of this position. Satisfactory employment and attendance record required. The ideal candidate is strong in patient centred care in a dynamic, rapidly changing environment and should be ready to drive change and innovation. We require a person with good communication skills with a clear patient focus with the ability to manage execution and to foster teamwork and cooperation.Halton Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to integrating diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our operations, policies and culture. If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by a job well done, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient satisfaction as we are, we'd like to hear from you. Please attach your current resume directly to this posting. Please note that while this job is posted on Halton Healthcare's career page, it may also appear on third-party job boards. These external platforms may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence, for candidate screening and matching. We do not control or influence these processes. To ensure your application is reviewed by our team, we recommend applying directly through our Halton Healthcare careers site. We thank all those who apply but only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted. Halton Healthcare is committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Healthcare will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs to ensure your equal participation. The Ontario Public Hospitals Act mandates that hospitals establish health surveillance programs for all individuals working within the hospital. This regulation requires proof of immunity for certain diseases and as a result, Halton Healthcare requires all new hires to receive pre-employment medical clearance by our Health, Safety & Wellness team, prior to their start date, as a condition of employment. This includes demonstrating compliance with Halton Healthcare’s Immunization Policies. All new hires must be fully compliant with our Vaccination Policy as a condition of employment with Halton Healthcare. Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of vaccination or proof of a documented medical exemption as part of the hiring process. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
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Responsibilities
Provide direct nursing care to acute medical patients with complex renal and neurological conditions, including end-stage renal disease, peritoneal dialysis, stroke, and transient ischemic attacks. Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care; administer medications and procedures; document patient status; coordinate transitions and education; and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team.
Requirements
Applicants must hold current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario and current Heart & Stroke-approved Basic Life Support certification. Required capabilities include medication administration, aseptic technique, suctioning, wound care, and intravenous insertion; peritoneal dialysis and Coronary Care 1 telemetry certifications are also specified, while acute inpatient medicine and neurology or nephrology experience are preferred.
Skills
- Nursing Process
- Patient Assessment
- Care Planning
- Medication Administration
- Aseptic Technique
- Suctioning
- Wound Care
- Intravenous Insertion
- Peritoneal Dialysis
- Telemetry
- Patient and Family Education
- Clinical Documentation
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Organization
- Patient-Centered Care
Visa sponsorship
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Keywords
- Registered Practical Nurse
- Acute Inpatient Medicine
- Nephrology
- Neurology
- Renal Dialysis
- End-Stage Renal Disease
- Peritoneal Dialysis
- Stroke
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Basic Life Support
- Coronary Care 1
- Telemetry
- Aseptic Technique
- Suctioning
- Wound Care
- Intravenous Insertion
- Medication Administration
- Patient Assessment
- Care Planning
- Clinical Documentation
- Patient and Family Education
- Care Coordination
- Patient-Centered Care
- Multidisciplinary Team
- Continuing Education
