Registered Nurse (RN) - Dialysis

at  Vancouver Coastal Health

COME WORK AS A REGISTERED NURSE IN DIALYSIS AT VANCOUVER GENERAL HOSPITAL!

Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is looking for a Registered Nurse to join the Renal - Haemodialysis Clinic at Vancouver General Hospital. Apply today to join our team!

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Completion of a recognized advanced program in nephrology nursing or two years’ recent dialysis experience.
• Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Broad knowledge of nursing theory and practice within a client/family centered model of care.
• Broad knowledge of BCCNM standards for nursing practice.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the etiology, physiology, manifestations and treatment of renal disease.
• Comprehensive knowledge of adult physiology.
• Demonstrated ability in nursing practice related to treatment of clients with end-stage renal failure.
• Demonstrated ability in nursing practice related to designated client group.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and implement plans of care in relation to client/family priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to assess client responses to care, and to respond appropriately.
• Demonstrated ability to adjust to new or unexpected events.
• Demonstrated ability to deal with conflict situations.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with, and deal effectively with, clients and their families, coworkers, physicians, other health care staff, and staff of outside agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to counsel and teach clients and their families based on their priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and work direction.
• Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Demonstrated skill in the use of medical equipment and supplies appropriate to the clinical area.
• Demonstrated skill in techniques appropriate to the clinical area.
• Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques.
• Basic computer literacy to operate a computerized patient care information system.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Demonstrated skills in techniques pertaining to hemo, nocturnal and peritoneal dialysis.
• Demonstrated skill in the use of dialysis equipment and supplies.
• Basic computer literacy to operate a computerized patient care information system.
  Closing Statement:
  The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes.

Please refer the Job description for details