CUPE
Job Title: Registered Practical Nurse (subsequent)
Status: Regular Part Time
Department: Multi-Care Kidney Clinic
Program: Nephrology
Days: 8 Hour Shifts (Subject to Change)
Location: Lakeridge Health Whitby
Wage Schedule: $36.140 - $38.160 per hour
Posting Reference: 2400003778
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
To use nursing process in providing patient care. To participate as a member of the Health Care Team. As an individual practitioner, to maintain competence and professionalism relevant to current practice. To maintain nursing records. Function as a member of a Multidisciplinary team. To educate patients, family members and others in a pre-dialysis setting. To perform assessments, to provide patient and family with advice, counselling and teaching related to their condition. Travel between Lakeridge Health sites as required. To perform other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (in good standing);
2. Current B.C.L.S;
3. Experience in an ambulatory Nephrology (clinic) setting preferred;
4. A minimum of 2 years of recent Regional Nephrology Program experience is required, such as Multi-Care Kidney Clinic, In-Centre Hemodialysis, home dialysis modalities including but not limited to home peritoneal dialysis and home hemodialysis;
5. Demonstrated aptitude for fostering client independence and providing education to clients for self-management at home with experience in teaching client/families, preferred;
6. Current Certificate in Medication Administration;
7. Experience caring for Nephrology patients preferred;
8. Experience caring for Hemodialysis patients preferred;
9. Nephrology certificate or evidence of progression towards completion;
10. Adult education course or certificate preferred;
11. Demonstrated self-motivation regarding continuing education in areas of patient assessment, patient education, leadership and related clinical specialties;
12. Sound knowledge and application of nursing skills as listed in the CNO "Standards of Nursing Practice";
13. Proven good organizational, interpersonal, problem-solving and teaching skills;
14. Ability to prioritize and complete assignments in a reasonable length of time;
15. Demonstrated sound judgement, good observation and patient assessment skills, tact and empathy;
16. Knowledge of diabetes and end-of-life care would be an asset;
17. Demonstrated ability to perform appropriately in emergency situations;
18. Proven ability to perform a leadership/preceptorship role;
19. Physically capable of performing the essential duties of the position;
20. Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy;
21. Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety programs and practices, including staff, patient, and environmental safety, and participation in regular in-service education in this area.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Hospital and C.U.P.E Local 6364.
Successful External applicants must provide a satisfactory Criminal Investigation Reference for the vulnerable sector, dated within the past six (6) months.
Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.
At Lakeridge Health we value inclusion and diversity. We are committed to fostering a culture that is respectful, inclusive and accessible and to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse community we provide services to. As an equal opportunity employer we welcome applications from all qualified applicants.
Lakeridge Health is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment and to preventing the transmission of COVID-19 infections among Lakeridge Health team members and our patients. New Lakeridge Health team members will be required to provide proof of full vaccination for COVID-19 during their Post-offer/Pre-employment Health Assessment, subject to any exemptions recognized under the Ontario Human Rights code.
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