Position: Registered Nurse
Department: Peritoneal Dialysis
Position Status: Part-time Permanent
Union: ONA
Number of Positions: 1
Location: On site

The Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) Nurse as one member of the healthcare team has a unique role in promoting health and helping patients attain and maintain the highest level of health possible. S/he is responsible for providing comprehensive care to patients, including training patients to conduct their own dialysis treatments and monitoring on-going care. The PD nurse will also provide on-going support and education to inpatient and home care nurses and required. Patients may have predictable and unpredictable outcomes who may or may not be clinically stable. The Peritoneal Dialysis Nurse practices in accordance with the College of Nurses of Ontario Professional Standards.