Registered Nurse Haemodialysis

Position Profile

Humber River Health. Tomorrow's Healthcare, Today.

Humber River Health is a multi-site organization serving a population of more than 850,000 people in the northwest Greater Toronto Area. The organization is a member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN) and operates Hennick Humber Hospital, along with its Finch and Church campuses, supported by more than 5,000 employees, approximately 800 physicians, and over 600 volunteers.

 

Hennick Humber Hospital is North America’s first fully digital hospital. Through robotics and advanced technology, patients benefit from less pain, fewer complications, and shorter hospital stays. A custom combination of technology and clinical expertise supports a reimagined model of care focused on safety, efficiency, and improved outcomes. Its digital ecosystem includes automated laboratory services, medication management robotics, electronic health records, a Command Centre, computerized physician order entry, bedside computer terminals, and surgical tracking systems that keep families informed in real time.

 

These innovations enhance communication, improve efficiency, and create a more connected experience for patients and families.

 

This transformation has been made possible through the dedication of Humber’s staff, physicians, and volunteers. Together, they are united by a shared belief: the power to transform healthcare through innovation, collaboration, and excellence. With strong teams and a commitment to continuous improvement, Humber River Health continues to deliver Tomorrow’s Healthcare, Today.

 

As an integral team member of the Nephrology Program, there is an opportunity to participate within the Program by utilizing a chronic disease prevention and management (CDPM) and self-management approach and philosophy, as the Program continues to achieve the deliverables under the Ontario Renal Network, and strives to achieve the targets of the Ontario Renal Plan 4:

• Empower and support patients to be active in their care
• Integrate patient care throughout the kidney care journey
• Improve patient access to kidney care

 Right now we are looking for a  Registered Nurse to work with our Haemodialysis Unit, Nephrology Program.

 

 

Employment Status: Temporary Part-time Duration: March 2028

Reporting Relationship: Manager, Haemodialysis

Hourly Rate: $41.15-$58.98

Union Group:  ONA

Hours of work: Must be available to work rotating 8 & 12 hour shifts, Days/Evenings/Weekends/On-Call Rotation.

Location: Humber River Health, Wilson site 

 

Position Responsibilities:

• All aspects of care for patients receiving hemodialysis in the dialysis unit, long-term care unit, or congregate facilities partnered with HRH
• Provision of acute hemodialysis treatment on inpatient units, ICU, ER, and LTC partners
• Participation in on call rotation for provision of acute hemodialysis treatment
• Providing patient education and follow-up to episodic concerns raised during the dialysis treatment
• Providing comprehensive care to assigned patient that includes but not limited to ensuring plan of care is developed in collaboration with multidisciplinary team, updated and communicated with team in a timely manner

 Qualifications:

• Current RN registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• BCLS certification upon hire to show proof of valid current certification (Registered Nurses currently employed by HRH are exempted).
• BScN preferred
• Minimum one year acute care experience required.
• Nephrology or Hemodialysis experience is an asset
• Nephrology certificate courses completed or commitment to complete within an agreed period of time
• Patient assessment course and demonstrated good patient assessment skills
• Experience in peritoneal dialysis an asset
• Demonstrated good interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to work with a multidisciplinary team, including other health team members, patients, family members and visitors
• Demonstrated good patient/family teaching skills
• Ability to prioritize and complete assignments in a reasonable length of time:
• Demonstrated sound judgement, good observation and patient assessment skills, tact and empathy;
• Demonstrated ability to perform appropriately in emergency situations;
• Proven ability to perform a leadership/preceptorship role;
• Physically capable of performing the essential duties of the position;
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Humber's comprehensive safety programs and practices, including staff patient, and environmental safety, and participation in regular in-service education in this area; and
• Ability to be flexible and effectively work in a busy environment with changing priorities and tight deadlines
• Demonstrated initiative in improving work skills and processes
• Demonstrate competency in a variety of skills including (but not limited to), intramuscular injections, intravenous therapy initiation and discontinuation, blood transfusion, wound care dressing, medication administration, etc.
• Demonstrated proficiency in initiating I.V therapy, I.V push meds and venipuncture
• Basic computer skills and Meditech experience is an asset
• Knowledge of a second language as asset
• On call duties as assigned
• Excellent attendance and discipline free record required.
• An understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion principles as they relate to health practices is an asset. Humber River Health values lived and learned experiences in addressing systemic barriers and advancing inclusive practices.

Why choose Humber River Health?

At Humber River Health, our staff, physicians, and volunteers are delivering Tomorrow's Healthcare, Today. We are proud to have been recognized as a part of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. We support employees by providing evidence-based leadership and cultivating a culture that consistently wows with our unwavering commitment to staff, physician and volunteer engagement.  We are dedicated to high-quality patient care and demonstrate our values of compassion, professionalism, and respect.

 

Humber River Health is committed to creating an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace that reflects the diversity of our communities. Guided by our strategic direction to embed equity, diversity and inclusion in everything we do – and to address systemic barriers – we foster a culture where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered to contribute.

We welcome applications from individuals of all equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, racialized communities, persons living with disabilities, women, 2SLGBTQ+ individuals and seniors. We recognize that diverse identities and perspectives strengthen our ability to deliver safe, innovative and compassionate care.

 

As an equal opportunity employer, Humber River Health complies with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other protected ground.

 

Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process and employment. Please contact our recruitment team to discuss your needs confidentially.

 

This position is being posted in response to an existing vacancy at Humber River Health.

 

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