Registered Nurse - Hemodialysis
Core
Provide quality patient-focused nursing care in a hemodialysis unit, managing assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care for patients with kidney failure.
Role type
Registered Nurse (Hemodialysis)
Builds
Patient treatment and monitoring in a hemodialysis unit
Domain
Healthcare / Nephrology
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Hemodialysis procedures, vascular access management, infection control, patient health teaching, emergency response, clinical assessment, BCLS certification, knowledge of Nephrology Nursing Standards
Preferred skills
CNeph designation, membership in Canadian Association of Nephrology Nurses and Technicians
Technologies
Information systems and technology
Responsibilities
Monitor patient health status during and after dialysis procedures, provide compassionate care in a diverse cultural environment, respond to emergency situations, deliver health teaching and discharge instructions, collaborate with inter-professional health care teams
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on clinical role