Nurse Navigator -CVH Renal Dialysis
About the role
Position: Nurse Navigator - Renal Dialysis
Dept: Outpatient Med - Renal
Status: Temporary Full Time - Approx. 12 months
Role level: $39.07-$56.00
Site: Credit Valley Hospital
Posted: October 8,2025
Internal Deadline: October 15, 2025
Renal Nurse Navigator
Position Summary
This position will provide coverage for the Navigators for Renal patient flow and coordination as well as for the Navigators for vascular access coordination. In collaboration with the Renal Program Inter-professional team at Trillium Health Partners, the Ontario Renal Network, and community partners, this dual-role position supports patients through education, care coordination, and vascular access management. The Renal Nurse Navigator facilitates informed decision-making regarding dialysis modalities and ensures seamless transitions within the Regional Chronic Kidney Disease Program, as well as oversees dialysis access care and coordination across inpatient and outpatient settings.
Key Responsibilities
Renal Nurse Navigator- Patient Flow & Coordination
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Coordinate care for patients initiating dialysis with the inter-professional team.
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Act as the primary contact and resource for new renal patients.
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Promote independent dialysis and advocate for patient choice.
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Customize teaching approaches based on individual learning needs.
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Assist patients and families in achieving optimal self-care.
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Monitor renal inpatient volumes and acuity.
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Collaborate with inpatient and outpatient teams to ensure continuity of care.
-
Facilitate communication between patients/families and the healthcare team.
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Participate in rounds, hospital committees, and nephrology planning activities.
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Support transitions through the Regional Chronic Kidney Disease Program.
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Weekend and on-call shifts may be required during high-volume periods.
Renal Nurse Navigator - Vascular Access Coordination
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Review and update patient lists for access and CRT cannulation; assist with procedures.
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Plan and coordinate blood work for IR and OR procedures.
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Process AV access referrals and support vascular surgery clinics.
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Troubleshoot complex access issues and assess AV access in clinics.
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Process IR procedure orders and coordinate appointments, provide patient education
-
Coordinate PD catheter insertions at Centres of Practice.
-
Perform PD flushes for diagnostic imaging recovery patients and outpatients.
-
Update patient records in Epic with access-related information.
-
Communicate patient status to care team members.
-
Support and troubleshoot cannulation or access issues across sites.
-
Coordinate and schedule cannulation training for nurses.
-
Develop and deliver patient education (e.g., VA safety, Save My Veins).
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (required or in progress).
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Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
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Minimum of 3 years of recent clinical experience in hemodialysis.
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CNeph(C) certification preferred.
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Experience with ultrasound-guided cannulation preferred.
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Understanding of all dialysis modalities preferred.
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Experience applying adult education principles and demonstrated teaching skills.
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Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (individual and team-based).
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Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills.
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Proficiency in computer applications including MS Word, Excel, Epic, Microsoft Teams
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Membership in relevant professional organizations.
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Highly motivated and capable of working independently and collaboratively.
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Satisfactory attendance and performance record.
About Trillium Health Partners
Trillium Health Partners is a leading hospital with an outstanding record of performance, fiscal responsibility and quality patient care. The hospital encompasses three main sites – Credit Valley Hospital, Mississauga Hospital and Queensway Health Centre – offering the full range of acute care hospital services, as well as a variety of community-based, specialized programs.
Our intention is to achieve the highest quality of care that is easily accessible for our community, at the lowest cost. We are committed to creating an exceptional experience for everyone who walks through our doors.
As our diverse community continues to grow and age, and as more people are living with chronic diseases, we’re taking into account the inevitable changes on the horizon. We know that to continue to deliver exceptional patient care, we must think and act differently, and take a new and innovative approach to the delivery of health care. We envision a new kind of health care for a healthier community – an inter-connected system of care that is organized around the patient, both inside the hospital and beyond its walls. Through partnership, working in a coordinated way across the system, we can meet the needs of our patients and continue to provide outstanding, sustainable quality patient care.
As partners in creating a new kind of health care, we are Better Together.
Nurse Navigator -CVH Renal Dialysis
About the role
Position: Nurse Navigator - Renal Dialysis
Dept: Outpatient Med - Renal
Status: Temporary Full Time - Approx. 12 months
Role level: $39.07-$56.00
Site: Credit Valley Hospital
Posted: October 8,2025
Internal Deadline: October 15, 2025
Renal Nurse Navigator
Position Summary
This position will provide coverage for the Navigators for Renal patient flow and coordination as well as for the Navigators for vascular access coordination. In collaboration with the Renal Program Inter-professional team at Trillium Health Partners, the Ontario Renal Network, and community partners, this dual-role position supports patients through education, care coordination, and vascular access management. The Renal Nurse Navigator facilitates informed decision-making regarding dialysis modalities and ensures seamless transitions within the Regional Chronic Kidney Disease Program, as well as oversees dialysis access care and coordination across inpatient and outpatient settings.
Key Responsibilities
Renal Nurse Navigator- Patient Flow & Coordination
-
Coordinate care for patients initiating dialysis with the inter-professional team.
-
Act as the primary contact and resource for new renal patients.
-
Promote independent dialysis and advocate for patient choice.
-
Customize teaching approaches based on individual learning needs.
-
Assist patients and families in achieving optimal self-care.
-
Monitor renal inpatient volumes and acuity.
-
Collaborate with inpatient and outpatient teams to ensure continuity of care.
-
Facilitate communication between patients/families and the healthcare team.
-
Participate in rounds, hospital committees, and nephrology planning activities.
-
Support transitions through the Regional Chronic Kidney Disease Program.
-
Weekend and on-call shifts may be required during high-volume periods.
Renal Nurse Navigator - Vascular Access Coordination
-
Review and update patient lists for access and CRT cannulation; assist with procedures.
-
Plan and coordinate blood work for IR and OR procedures.
-
Process AV access referrals and support vascular surgery clinics.
-
Troubleshoot complex access issues and assess AV access in clinics.
-
Process IR procedure orders and coordinate appointments, provide patient education
-
Coordinate PD catheter insertions at Centres of Practice.
-
Perform PD flushes for diagnostic imaging recovery patients and outpatients.
-
Update patient records in Epic with access-related information.
-
Communicate patient status to care team members.
-
Support and troubleshoot cannulation or access issues across sites.
-
Coordinate and schedule cannulation training for nurses.
-
Develop and deliver patient education (e.g., VA safety, Save My Veins).
Qualifications
-
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (required or in progress).
-
Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario.
-
Minimum of 3 years of recent clinical experience in hemodialysis.
-
CNeph(C) certification preferred.
-
Experience with ultrasound-guided cannulation preferred.
-
Understanding of all dialysis modalities preferred.
-
Experience applying adult education principles and demonstrated teaching skills.
-
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
-
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (individual and team-based).
-
Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills.
-
Proficiency in computer applications including MS Word, Excel, Epic, Microsoft Teams
-
Membership in relevant professional organizations.
-
Highly motivated and capable of working independently and collaboratively.
-
Satisfactory attendance and performance record.
About Trillium Health Partners
Trillium Health Partners is a leading hospital with an outstanding record of performance, fiscal responsibility and quality patient care. The hospital encompasses three main sites – Credit Valley Hospital, Mississauga Hospital and Queensway Health Centre – offering the full range of acute care hospital services, as well as a variety of community-based, specialized programs.
Our intention is to achieve the highest quality of care that is easily accessible for our community, at the lowest cost. We are committed to creating an exceptional experience for everyone who walks through our doors.
As our diverse community continues to grow and age, and as more people are living with chronic diseases, we’re taking into account the inevitable changes on the horizon. We know that to continue to deliver exceptional patient care, we must think and act differently, and take a new and innovative approach to the delivery of health care. We envision a new kind of health care for a healthier community – an inter-connected system of care that is organized around the patient, both inside the hospital and beyond its walls. Through partnership, working in a coordinated way across the system, we can meet the needs of our patients and continue to provide outstanding, sustainable quality patient care.
As partners in creating a new kind of health care, we are Better Together.