Registered Nurse - Home Dialysis Clinic
- Victoria, BC, Canada
Per diem
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Job details
- Job type
- Per diem
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Job Description
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Under the general direction of the Manager, Renal Services and the Nurse Clinician responsible for training and follow-up of Peritoneal Dialysis /Home Hemodialysis patients, ensuring safe patient and family practice in the home, and inter-facing with outside agencies and hospitals on supplies and equipment delivery for Peritoneal and Home Hemodialysis patients.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant. Two years' recent related experience in Nephrology nursing, specifically related to peritoneal dialysis and hemodialysis, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Skills And Abilities
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Ability to work with the community and hospital personnel.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to deal with others effectively.
- Ability to teach using adult education principles.
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
Link to Full Job Description
https://jd.viha.ca/JD984.pdfMore about this job
Responsibilities
The Registered Nurse at Island Health will train and follow up with home dialysis patients and families, making sure care is safe in the home. The nurse will also coordinate supply and equipment deliveries with outside agencies and hospitals.
Requirements
Candidates need BC RN registration and two years of recent nephrology experience, specifically with peritoneal and hemodialysis. They must communicate well, teach adults, and work independently and with community and hospital teams.
Skills
- Peritoneal dialysis
- Hemodialysis
- Home hemodialysis
- Nephrology nursing
- Patient and family teaching
- Adult education principles
- Care coordination
- Supply and equipment logistics
- Written and verbal communication
- Independent work
- Interagency collaboration
- Patient safety and quality improvement
Categories
- Healthcare
- Science & Research
Keywords
- Registered Nurse
- RN
- nephrology nursing
- peritoneal dialysis
- home hemodialysis
- home dialysis
- dialysis nurse
- renal nursing
- patient education
- BC College of Nurses and Midwives
- home health nursing
- per diem nursing
- Island Health
- clinical teaching
- adult education
- equipment coordination
Seniority
Mid level
Licences and certifications
- BC College of Nurses and Midwives registration
Languages
- English