Registered Nurse- Renal Hemodialysis- Temporary Full Time - Sault Ste. Marie, Canada - Sault Area Hospital

    Sault Area Hospital
    Sault Area Hospital Sault Ste. Marie, Canada

    Found in: Talent CA C2 - 2 weeks ago

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    Full time
    Description

    Duties:

  • Initiates, monitors, and discontinues prescribed dialysis treatments in the Hemodialysis, Surgical and Critical Care Units depending on patient's medical condition.
  • Provides, as a member of the multidisciplinary team, patient/family education as it relates to modality selection, diet, fluid restrictions, and medication administration.
  • Understands and applies all infection control practices and precautions related to hemodialysis.
  • Practices according to the Standards from the College of Nurses and the Guidelines of the Canadian Association of Nephrology Nurses and Technicians.
  • Documents using the Renal Clinical Vision EHR
  • Participates and collaborates with other health care providers in provision of patient care.
  • Effectively uses the Standards of Nursing Practice and the nursing process in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the care of the renal patient.
  • Understands and complies with rules and regulations, requirements, and procedures of the Health & Safety Program
  • Qualifications:

  • Certificate of competency in Ontario.
  • Current certification in venipuncture (I.V. certification)
  • Skills

  • Demonstrated competency in Hemodiafiltration patient treatments
  • Competency in Single-Needle Cross-Over patient treatments
  • Experience with Critical Care patient hemodialysis treatments
  • Demonstrated competencies related to IV Therapy inclusive of central lines.
  • Experience in the management and care of Renal patients.
  • Knowledgeable in utilization and care of all mechanical equipment required for patient care
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills.
  • Ability:

  • Ability to use Meditech application as well as the Clinical Vision System.
  • Demonstrated ability to maintain successful working relationships; ability to meet and interact with people in a pleasant, professional, responsible and reassuring manner, both in person and on the telephone; tact. Courtesy and alertness in public contacts.
  • Demonstrated behaviour consistent with Hospital Mission, Vision, Values and Standards of Performance.