Job Number: JR106387 Job Title: Registered Practical Nurse - Centre For Complex Diabetes Care (GEN) Job Category: Nurse Hospital Location: General Site Job Type: Temporary (Fixed Term), Part time Contract Duration: 12 months Number of Positions: 1 Minimum - Maximum Hourly Rate: $35.753 - $39.019 Hours: Days, Afternoons
Across our three hospitals and eight satellite sites, Scarborough Health Network (SHN) is shaping the future of care. Our many programs and services are designed around the needs of one of Canada’s most vibrant and diverse communities. We are home to North America’s largest nephrology program, as well as the designated cardiac care and spine centre for Scarborough and surrounding communities to the east. We are proud to be a community-affiliated teaching site for the University of Toronto and partner with a number of other universities and colleges, helping to train the next generation of health care professionals. SHN is the recipient of the 2021 Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion Award, from the Canadian College of Health Leaders, for our leading edge work on Communities of Inclusion, Inclusion Calendar, Health Equity Certificate Program and much more. We are also proud to be named Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures for 2023 – 2025 and Greater Toronto's Top Employers for 2026. Learn more at shn.ca
Job Description:
Position Overview:
Reporting to the Manager of the Centre For Complex Diabetes Care, the Registered Practical Nurse will be responsible for providing excellent care alongside an interprofessional team to a diverse patient population within a multi-service, based Nephrology program. The goal within the MCKC program is to slow progression of Kidney Disease such that patients never go onto dialysis or for patients whose disease is progressing, readying for renal replacement therapy is a key function of this program. Hence, the patient population includes those with various stages and causes of Chronic Kidney Disease with specific care plans that include specific needs for Glomerulonephritis (GN), Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD), Dialysis Access, and Conservative Care as examples. Kidney transplantation, assessment, education, coordination of transplantation to interested suitable patients and families is also included as renal replacement therapy options to this patient population.
Responsibilities:
The Centre For Complex Diabetes Care RPN will be performing duties including but not limited to:
- Performs clinical assessments for clinic patients
- Provides follow up telephone calls, virtual assessments, and consultations with patients and/or family members as necessary
- Provides support to the interprofessional team members in delivering and coordinating care within the clinic
- Works closely with the Primary registered nurse in clinic to provide optimal patient care and continuity
- Liaise with physicians as needed to ensure patients/families have appropriate prescriptions, lab requisitions, and follow up appointments.
- Coordinate with clerical staff to ensure patients have timely access to care as per ORN guidelines
- Maintain clean working environment and disinfect room as per IPAC practices after each patient.
- Maintains professional development by attending or participating in seminars and conferences relevant to the care of the patient with chronic kidney disease and participates in ongoing continuing education initiatives
- Maintains a current knowledge base regarding evidenced-based practices for the patient with chronic kidney disease
Requirements:
- Current registration as a Registered Practice Nurse with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)
- Current BCLS
- Familiar with the principles of adult education and has demonstrated the application of those principles in practice
- Within the last year, has experience practicing in renal nursing caring for patients with progressing chronic kidney disease, on hemodialysis, on peritoneal dialysis and/or those with a kidney transplant,
- Work with patients living with kidney disease, and foundational knowledge of renal replacement therapies
- Ability to use the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation) in conjunction with her/his basic and ongoing knowledge to arrive at individualized care planning and delivery
- Advocate for patient needs while respecting the patients goals of care
- Identify and recognize abnormal or unexpected patient responses and take appropriate action
- Ability to simultaneously manage multiple nursing interventions
- Strong interprofessional and communication skills
- Computer and communication technology skills (telemedicine)
- Minimum of 5 years of nephrology nursing experience
- Demonstrated excellent problem-solving, decision making and critical thinking skills
- Demonstrated excellent organizational, time-management and team building skills
- Demonstrates values consistent with SHN’s Code of Conduct and is committed to fostering a healthy and positive work environment in accordance with Health & Safety policy and legislation.
- Engages in ethical conduct and strives to understand and appreciate the diversity of our patient/staff population and community
- Strong work ethic and commitment is required
- Demonstrated high standards of work outputs
- Highly punctual
- Demonstrated professionalism and reliability
This opportunity is posted to support the recruitment of an existing vacant position.
Accommodation and Diversity Statement:
Scarborough Health Network (SHN) embraces and celebrates our community’s unique multicultural heritage and diversity. SHN is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a culture of inclusiveness and diversity reflecting our diverse patients, staff and community alike.
We are committed to fostering an environment of equity and inclusivity where every person can work and receive care safely, openly and honestly. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nation of origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital or family status, belief system, or other factors related to one’s personal identity and/or values.
We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.
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