- Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Nurse
- Current BCLS certification and ongoing re-certification mandatory
- Minimum of 2 years of experience (within the last 5 years) in a pediatric tertiary care center
- Recent experience with primary nursing in an outpatient setting an asset
- Sound knowledge of pediatric illnesses, symptoms and related interventions
- Demonstrated experience in the care of pediatric patients with nephrology diagnoses, and knowledge of nephrology diseases, presentations, assessments and treatments
- Demonstrated competence supporting patients with Peritoneal Dialysis
- Experience with Hemodialysis an asset
- Demonstrated expertise in supporting patients transitioning from the pediatric to adult care setting
- Experience in development of education and programs and materials with the healthcare team for children and their families
- Demonstrated skills in physical and psychosocial assessment specific to the Pediatric nephrology population
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and quality improvement
- Demonstrated leadership within a healthcare team
- Demonstrated understanding and commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
- Demonstration of clinical expertise in pediatric psychosocial assessments, pediatric growth and development, critical thinking and problem solving
- Demonstration and knowledge in the role of community liaison and access to supports for the children and families
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Demonstrated ability to be self-directed and also collaborative with a multidisciplinary team
- Knowledge, skill and ability to provide health teaching for pediatric patients and their families, specific to the needs of the clinic population
Registered Nurse - Hamilton, Canada - Hamilton Health Sciences
Description
Unit Summary
Step into a job that opens countless doors. As Ontario's most comprehensive healthcare system, providing advanced care to people of all ages from across the province, we offer endless opportunities. You can explore advancement opportunities, take professional development courses, and stretch yourself as a leader, all at HHS. We are the largest employer in the greater Hamilton region, and play a vital role in training the next generation of health professionals in collaboration with our academic partners, including McMaster University and Mohawk College. Hamilton Health Sciences is a hospital system of 18,000 staff, physicians, researchers and volunteers that proudly serves south central Ontario residents. We also provide specialized, advanced care to people from across the province.
McMaster Children's Hospital, located in Hamilton's west-end, is the second largest children's hospital in Canada. We are home to the fastest-growing kids-only emergency department in Ontario, one of Canada's most advanced neonatal intensive care units, and a range of programs and clinics with unique expertise in a number of areas including children's cancer, digestive diseases, and mental health.
Position SummaryThe Registered Nurse (RN) in the Pediatric Nephrology team is involved with the coordination of comprehensive care for children, youth within the hospital and in the community. The team serves patients with Nephrology diseases and diagnoses, ranging in ages from early childhood through early adulthood. The RN provides expert care to patients throughout all stages of their illness including diagnosis, treatment, potential dialysis (peritoneal and/or hemodialysis) and transplant. The RN acts as a specialized resource to patients and families, working with the multidisciplinary healthcare team.
Schedule Work HoursMonday to Friday; days; potential evenings and weekends.
QualificationsAs a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of full COVID-19 vaccination to Employee Health Services.
Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.
To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website.
Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact HR Operations at , Ext for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.
This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note: the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment
Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset