Registered Nurse - Hemodialysis (New Graduate Opportunity)

ONA JOB POSTING #863546

Position:  Registered Nurse  (New Graduate Opportunity)
Site: Toronto General Hospital
Department:  Hemodialysis Program
Reports to:  Nurse Manager
Scale/Grade:   E0 06
Salary Range:  $33.56 - $48.05 per hour (Start rate determined in accordance with collective agreement requirements)
Hours:  75 hours per two weeks;    Shifts:  9.4 Hour Days, Nights, Weekends
Status:  Permanent Full-time

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At University Health Network, which consists of Toronto General, Toronto Western, Princess Margaret and Toronto Rehab hospitals, nothing is more important to us than our team of dedicated employees. UHN focuses on creating and maintaining a workplace of choice, where our people are recognized and valued. We focus on creating a workplace where people enjoy the challenge of their career, create and engage in best practices and are treated with respect.

Hemodialysis nurses provide care to approximately 195 patients/day. Nurses in this area also support patients in the Home Hemodialysis program which allows patients to provide their own treatment in the comfort of their homes during the day or at night as a part of the nocturnal dialysis program.

The Hemodialysis program also has operational responsibility for the dialysis program at the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute located at 550 University Avenue. Nurses rotate through this program. This portion of the program is first of its kind in Canada, and has been operating since April 2002.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Current Certificate of Competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Current C.P.R. certification
• Minimum one (1) year, full-time current experience on a Medical/Surgical unit preferred
• Current Hemodialysis experience an asset
• Nephrology experience and/or completion of the Nephrology certificate (preferably the Humber College Course) preferred
• Nephrology, ICU or Emergency experience an asset
• Outstanding interpersonal skills
• Completion of BScN preferred

CLOSING DATE:  Until Filled

For current UHN employees, only those who have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, and possess all the required experience and qualifications will be given first consideration.

University Health Network thanks all applicants, however for non UHN employees, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

UHN is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the Bona-fide for the open position.  Applicants need to make their requirements known when contacted.