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- 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
- Certificate of competency in Ontario.
- Current certification in venipuncture (I.V. certification)
- 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 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.
Registered Nurse- Renal Hemodialysis- Temporary Full Time - Sault Ste. Marie, Canada - Sault Area Hospital
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