Summary of Duties

The Nephrology Program seeks a dynamic Advanced Practice Nurse to facilitate processes to support excellence in patient-centered practice based on relevant best practice, conceptual frameworks, research literature and professional standards of practice, legislative requirements, and other scholarly resources.

Through a holistic and integrated approach, the APN works with members of the inter-professional team, patients and their families to provide comprehensive care.

The APN working collaboratively with the Patient Care Manager, APNs, Educators, and members of the inter-professional team, the successful candidate will

• Plan, coordinate and implement quality improvement initiatives to integrate patient centred care, advance nursing best practices, evaluate quality of care, and support professional development of staff

• Continuously seeks to improve care processes through integration and evaluation of standards

• Contributes to the quality of patient care through the component roles of advanced practitioner, educator, researcher and administration/leadership

• Educate Nephrology Nursing staff on all Nephrology modalities (Hemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis) for Acute, In-centre and Home Dialysis

• Utilize innovative approaches to patient care to meet the needs of patients and communities

• Lead the integration and teaching/learning of in-depth nursing knowledge and skill using adult learning principles

• Influence clinical scholarship at the point of care by leading development and exchange of knowledge related to clinical specialty

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience in both Hemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis required.
• Knowledge, skills, and experience in adult education, program design, teaching, group facilitation, team work and conflict management.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Current College of Nurses of Ontario Certificate of Competence.
• Master’s degree in Nursing or health-related discipline (completed or in progress).
• National certification in Nephrology from the Canadian Nurses Association preferred.
• A strong desire to promote professional practice and excellence in evidence-based, patient centered care.
• Superior interpersonal, coaching, and leadership skills to facilitate identification and development of staff learning needs.
• Committed to excellence in all aspects of the discipline including professional practice, research and education.
• Membership in the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario, preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant nursing experience.
• Self-motivated, able to cope with several projects at one time.
• Flexible with change and able to set priorities and problem-solve.