Registered Practical Nurse - Dialysis (Casual)

Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare (MAHC) is a multi-site organization that includes the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital Site and the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital Site, and together we provide outstanding, integrated care to support people in living their healthiest lives.

 

ROLE

The RPN in the Dialysis Unit, in collaboration with the RN, is responsible for the comprehensive, coordinated and individualized care of patients with chronic kidney disease requiring hemodialysis treatments. The RPN is an active member of the multidisciplinary team that provides care to the patient and support to their family.

• Performs nursing interventions such as taking vital signs, applying aseptic techniques including sterile dressing, ensuring infection control, monitoring nutritional intake and conducting specimen collection.
• Administers medication, observing and documenting therapeutic effects.
• Coordinates hemodialysis machine setup and priming of dialyser according to established procedures.
• Assesses and documents on stable patients pre-dialysis   as per established procedures.
• Assists with weighing and wheelchair/stretcher transfers pre and post dialysis.
• Monitors patients during the hemodialysis treatment  Monitors patients’ conditions (Blood Pressure, subjective findings) and reports any change in patient conditions immediately to the Registered Nurse. 
• Prepares setups for the next shift of patients.
• Restocks supplies at patient stations and on the machines.
• Dismantles, cleans and disinfects dialysis equipment at the end of the dialysis treatment.
• Assesses and documents on stable patients post dialysis.
• Reports patients’ conditions post dialysis to the Registered Nurse who will discharge patients from the unit.
• Assists with pressure application following cannula removal following dialysis when required.
• Participates as a member of the multidisciplinary team and promotes effective liaisons between patient, family and physician, and other health team members and community agencies; encourages referrals to appropriate community resources 

 

REQUIRED, EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION(S)

• Current registration with the Ontario College of Nurses in good standing
• CPR
• IV certification

 

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE(S)

• Minimum two (2) years experience in Acute Care nursing, with on-the-job training or exposure to nephrology or dialysis settings preferred  

• Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication, collaborative and interpersonal skills.

• Proficiency in operating and maintaining dialysis equipment
• Familiarity with patient education and the ability to teach patients and families about disease management
• History of maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment for patients.
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and function well under stress and crisis situations.  

 

DESIRED SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

• Experience performing the RPN Advanced Practice skills related to hemodialysis. Education will be provided by the Regional Kidney Care Program Simcoe Muskoka in Orillia prior to work on the unit.

 

ADDITIONAL PERKS AT MAHC

• Staff referral program $1000 (for each successful permanent part-time and permanent full-time new hire you refer to MAHC)
• Retention Bonus $7500 (permanent full-time/permanent part-time, eligible positions only)
• Extended health benefits (permanent full-time)
• Enrolment in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 

 

Location:  Huntsville District Memorial Hospital (HDMH) located in Huntsville. Applicants must reside within 125km of one of our hospital campuses or be willing to relocate prior to starting. *Exceptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis

 

Hours of Work:   Must be available to work shifts including days, evenings, nights and weekends. Shifts and hours may change according to departmental requirements per the collective agreement.  

 

Recruitment Process

• Submit your cover letter and resume together as either a PDF or Word document(s) to this posting by 11:59 pm on the closing date. Please Note:  Applicants must submit their application through this posting listed to be considered. Email and paper submissions  will not be accepted unless otherwise indicated.
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• We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity. As much as we would like to reach out to every applicant, please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Selection will be based on skills, abilities, experiences, and qualifications. MAHC reserves the right to conduct interview(s) or other applicable testing where required.
• Please note, AI (Artificial Intelligence) is not being used to screen, assess, or select applicants in our recruitment process.

 

Conditions of employment for external hires includes;

• Proof of immunization and vaccination records to the Hospital’s Occupational Health and Safety department
• Legal entitlement to work in Canada
• Satisfactory Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check 

 

Our organization: MAHC is committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier-free. We encourage applicants from all equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to, individuals who identify as Indigenous, racialized, seniors, persons living with disabilities, women, and those who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.

 

Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code. If you have accommodation needs for attendance at the interview, please advise us at time of the interview being scheduled

 

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