Position: ONA- Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (EC RN)

Work Type: Full Time

Location: WRHN @ Midtown (formerly Grand River Hospital, KW Campus)

Home to seven regional programs and comprehensive health-care services, Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN, pronounced wren) is committed to meeting the current and emerging needs in Waterloo-Wellington and beyond.

WRHN is redefining the health-care experience through collaboration and innovation, addressing barriers to access, advancing care delivery, and setting new standards in compassionate, empowered community-driven health care.

At WRHN, every patient is at the centre of everything we do as we strive to improve lives, inspire healing, and build healthier, stronger communities. By listening to patients and partners, we strive to connect communities to the right care, at the right place, and at the right time.

Please Note: New employees must provide documentation/proof of COVID-19 vaccination status, a 2-step TB test, as well as proof of immunity to measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella (chickenpox) prior to their start date at Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN). New Employees will require clearance from Employee Health, Safety and Wellness before they are able to begin any position within WRHN.

Position Summary:

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is an integral member of the renal health care team in the provision of comprehensive health care services. Responsibilities of the role include coordinating the plan of care for a renal patient population through modality transitions with a focus on independent dialysis education. Facilitate and/or provide independent dialysis mentorship to various groups, including staff in the Regional Renal Program, hospital, long-term care facilities and community care providers (regulated and non-regulated) and/or medical residents, in order to promote and encourage the use of independent dialysis modalities for appropriate patients. Emphasis will be on supporting an environment for collaborative health management with the patient, family, community partners, and renal program. Autonomous practice is enhanced by the use of established medical directives (as required) and consultation with renal physicians. The NP will provide collaborative care related to outpatient in-facility chronic dialysis patients with a close link to the patient’s primary care practitioner for non-dialysis health issues. The NP will lead comprehensive person-centered care initiatives for patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) along the continuum of their nephrology care; perform a comprehensive medical/nursing history, physical and psychosocial assessment; demonstrate advanced health assessment and clinical decision making for complex renal patients; develop effective partnerships with primary care practitioners and other members of the inter-professional team that support CKD patients to reach their optimal level of health, wellness and independence; support CKD patients in their selection of independent dialysis (PD and HHD); provide home visits as required to support CKD and home dialysis patients; provide a key leadership role in nursing, including disseminating knowledge and best practice advancement. Evaluating the quality of care and patient outcomes within the renal patient population, in partnership with the physicians and the inter-professional team; Identify quality initiatives within the renal program that will strengthen and further develop nursing professional practice and contributes to others understanding and application of research and evidence-based practice.

The NP will follow the College of Nurses standards appropriate to the role. Nephrology experience is required in order to work onsite, and satellite locations. The successful candidate will also participate in the ongoing development, implementation and evaluation of the role.

Position Requirements:

• Successful completion of Masters prepared NP program with a minimum of 2 years current NP experience in Acute Care and renal experience OR successful completion of two year university level NP program (Extended Class) with a minimum of 5 years hemodialysis experience required;
• BCLS and current registration RN (EC) with College of Nurses of Ontario in good standing;
• CNA Certification of Nephrology (CNeph © preferred);
• Effective communication and leadership capabilities;
• Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team;
• Demonstrated skills in critical thinking and clinical judgement;
• Demonstrated teaching and mentoring skills;
• Good attendance record

Application Instructions:

INTERNAL EMPLOYEES OF LEGACY ST. MARY’S GENERAL HOSPITAL ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT THEIR APPLICATION ELECTRONICALLY USING INFOR.

INTERNAL EMPLOYEES OF LEGACY GRAND RIVER HOSPITAL ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT THEIR APPLICATION ELECTRONICALLY USING EMPATH.

As per the collective agreement, the internal recruitment process will be completed prior to the consideration of external applications.

Waterloo Regional Health Network is committed to fair and equitable employment in our recruitment and selection practices . We strongly believe in inclusion and diversity within our organization, and welcome all applicants including, but not limited to racialized communities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, Indigenous people, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment.

Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with the Human Rights Code. WRHN is committed to complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) to provide an inclusive, barrier free workplace. We will accommodate the accessibility needs of individuals with disabilities to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process. Should you require this accommodation, please contact Human Resources.

International Applicants:

If you are seeking employment on a temporary work or study permit, we recommend reviewing work permit restrictions as it applies to healthcare organizations in Canada. Individuals holding a work or study permit seeking employment in the healthcare sector may be required to complete additional steps in the process. This may also apply to current employees seeking renewal of their work permits. It is the accountability of the applicant and/or employee to ensure they are adhering to their specific work permit restrictions.

We would like to thank all candidates in advance for their interest. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Due to the volume of applications, we receive, we are unable to confirm the receipt of individual applications or resumes.