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The Hemodialysis program provides services to end stage renal patients who require hemodialysis on average 3 times per week. The average patient age is 67 years old. The usual nurse/patient ratio is 1:4. Intensive training is provided with written and practical testing - an 80% pass rate required on written tests. The RNs will perform other nursing duties that are consistent with the job classification and/or clinical specialty as required.

• Current Certificate of Competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Current C.P.R. certification
• Previous complex care or medicine experience preferred
• Current Hemodialysis experiencerequired
• Other Nephrology experience and/or completion of the Nephrology certificate (preferably the Humber College Course) preferred
• Nephrology, ICU or Emergency experience an asset
• Completion of BScN preferred

• BScN
• Member in good standing with College of Nurses
• Current Hemodialysis Experience - preferred
• Member of CANNT
• Excellent patient assessment skills
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills
• Successful completion of Basic Cardiac Life Support ( C level) Heart Saver Plus (Canada)
• Superior clinical decision making skills that reflect patient centredness, problem solving and critical thinking
• Demonstrates knowledge, skill and judgement in the application of hemodialysis
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of nursing standards as they apply to the care of patients with chronic kidney disease
• Computer proficiency is required or willing to pursue computer training
• Ability to identify and meet own learning needs for pursuing ongoing professional development

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

All UHN Employees are required to be fully vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine series, approved by Health Canada or the World Health Organization, as a condition of hire. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination will be required. Should you be the successful candidate, you will be required to comply with UHN’s mandatory Vaccination Policy that is in effect.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.