Position: Registered Nurse

Department: Peritoneal Dialysis

Position Status: Part-time Permanent

Union: ONA

Number of Positions: 1

Location: On site

The PRHC Difference:

Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC) is a regional hospital delivering acute healthcare to a rapidly growing population of more than 300,000 in Peterborough and the surrounding communities, including the First Nations of Curve Lake, Hiawatha and Alderville.

With an annual budget of nearly $390 million, and a proud local history extending back over a century, PRHC has nearly 500 inpatient beds and offers a wide range of services, including specialized programs in renal, stroke, cardiac, cancer care, vascular surgery and mental health & addictions.

PRHC is located in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada a 90-minute drive north-east of Toronto. We are the region’s largest employer with more than 3,100 staff, 450 physicians with privileges, and a core group of 250 volunteers

As a member of the PRHC team, you will be part of an exceptional working environment – a forum to share knowledge, to lead and learn, to develop talents, relationships and careers, and a culture that recognizes and celebrates the efforts and achievements of its people.

PRHC is proud to be recognized as one of the top 20 employers nationwide in the healthcare and social services category, and 199 overall among 300 Canadian employers across all sectors, on the Canada’s Best Employers list released by Forbes in 2025.

Top Benefits and Perks:

• Vacation and Benefits
• Pension program with matching employer contribution
• Health and Wellness programs (gym and yoga memberships, travel discounts, etc.)
• Learning fund for educational development

HOURS OF WORK:

The stated hours of work are approximate as schedules are subject to change with the operational needs of the Health Centre. Changes made to hours of work will follow the terms of the applicable collective agreement, company policy and/or legislation.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

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.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

• Current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario.
• CNA certification – C Neph (C )
• Current BCLS certification required.
• Valid G driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle
• Outpatient Home Peritoneal Dialysis experience within last 2 years preferred.

WHO YOU ARE:

• Highly developed physical assessment skills
• Excellent knowledge of the renal system pathophysiology
• Expert knowledge and experience in adult education and health teaching skills
• Demonstrated ability to exercise good clinical judgement
• Demonstrated effective time management
• Ability to create patient education material
• Ability to work in fast paced clinical setting
• Demonstrated good communication skills including evidence of strong documentation skills
• Must have the ability to work well independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrated ability to work well with patients, families, and all levels of staff in the community
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing education
• Demonstrated ability to provide education to patients and family members following the principles of adult learning
• Excellent knowledge of the principles of motivational interviewing
• Basic computer and keyboarding skills
• Willingness to adapt to new technology
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a good attendance record
• Demonstrated ability to conduct internet research
• Experience with Epic would be an asset
• Experience using Microsoft 365 products such as outlook, excel, and word considered an asset

OUR COMMITMENT:

At PRHC, we take great pride in maintaining an inclusive culture of respect and a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. We do this because we understand that bringing different perspectives and backgrounds to the fulfillment of our mission, vision and values makes us better.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from members of all equity-deserving communities, including those who identify as Indigenous, black, racialized, women, people with disabilities and people with diverse gender identities, expressions, and sexual orientations. Even if your past experience doesn’t quite align with every qualification on this position, we still encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for another role within our organization.

Peterborough Regional Health Centre is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment that is in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). Should you require accommodation through the recruitment and selection process, please notify us by indicating this on your application form and upon initial contact by our recruitment team. This will ensure that we can tailor the recruitment process to meet your accommodation needs.

Thank you for your interest in the opportunity at PRHC. If you are selected to move forward in the recruitment process, you will be contacted by a member of the Talent Acquisition team.