Registered Practical Nurse - Independent Dialysis

The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) will work in both the hospital and the community to support home dialysis patients. They establish caring, therapeutic relationships with patients receiving Home Hemodialysis and their families to attain or maintain optimal functioning by promoting health and/or treating health conditions through supportive, preventative, therapeutic, palliative and rehabilitative means. They will perform dialysis and associated intervention independently within their home. They will provide support to patients in the clinic setting as well as during home visits.
As part of the Independent Dialysis (home based dialysis) interdisciplinary team, the RPN will take a comprehensive approach to providing care for renal patients who need assistance to dialyze at home with Home Hemodialysis. The role will include provision of training and ongoing follow up care and support. As part of the Nephrology interdisciplinary team, the RPN will practice within the scope of Nephrology nursing best practice, RPN scope of practice, nursing philosophy and the standards set by the renal program.
Provides assessment, education, training and decision support for patients/family as it relates to independent dialysis
Coordinates/facilitates appointments of patients including home visits throughout the community
Assessment of Dialysis patients utilizing standards of care for Nephrology and aligned with unit competencies
Pre/post dialysis machine management including preparation of circuit and programming and post dialysis disinfection
Initiation and discontinuation of dialysis treatment for stable patients
Monitoring patient and machine during dialysis therapy, providing intervention as necessary in collaboration with RN
Administer medications into the dialysis circuit as ordered by a physician and within scope of practice
Engages the interdisciplinary team in a collaborative approach to professional practice issues and acts in the role of Liaison between all members who participate in the care of the patient and their family
Provides a framework /smooth transition for patients who are involved in transitioning to home- based therapies
Current registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario required
Current BCLS certification required at time of hire.
Must be able to practice to full scope in this environment
Recent acute care experience required
Strong patient assessment skills required
Experience processing physician orders required
Sensitivity and knowledge of caring for the acute geriatric client is required
Ability to adapt quickly to new environments, remain flexible in change and collaborate within small teams is required
Good team player with positive attitude
Evidence of continued learning
Able to meet the physical demands of the position
Demonstrates being patient and consumer focused; makes a commitment to meet or exceed the needs of all internal and external customers
Strong communication and interpersonal skills; listens for clarity and meaning, and to speak in an honest and straightforward manner to ensure mutual understanding in a conversation
Demonstrates fiscal responsibility
Must have access to a vehicle for the purpose of transportation throughout the community
Valid Ontario drivers license required
Must be physically able to perform the essential duties of the position
Satisfactory employment and attendance record

Employment type
Contract

Work arrangement
No