Registered Nurse - Home Dialysis Clinic
About the role
Job Description In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Under the general direction of the Manager, Renal Services and the Nurse Clinician responsible for training and follow-up of Peritoneal Dialysis /Home Hemodialysis patients, ensuring safe patient and family practice in the home, and inter-facing with outside agencies and hospitals on supplies and equipment delivery for Peritoneal and Home Hemodialysis patients.
QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training And Experience Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant. Two years' recent related experience in Nephrology nursing, specifically related to peritoneal dialysis and hemodialysis, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Skills And Abilities
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Ability to work with the community and hospital personnel.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to deal with others effectively.
- Ability to teach using adult education principles.
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
Link To Full Job Description https://jd.viha.ca/JD984.pdf
About Island Health
Island Health operates primary care clinics in Anacortes and on Orcas Island, and serves patients across three counties (Skagit, Island and San Juan). Our specialty services are extensive and rapidly adapting to meet the needs of our community. At Island Health, our patients are cared for by dedicated medical professionals who live and work in the community. We are a small but mighty health system, renowned for our holistic approach to patient care where our healthcare professionals treat our patients with compassion and respect. As a 5-star rated Medicare hospital and a top 100 rural hospital in the United States, patients can expect the highest quality of care where they actively participate in their healthcare planning and goal-setting.
Island Health is a Public Hospital District (Skagit County PHD No. 2) governed by a board of five commissioners whose boundaries include Fidalgo, Cypress, Guemes and Sinclair islands.
Island Health provides an innovative and growing environment for our employees to further their careers, and as a 43-bed hospital we provide a range of services and exceptional quality of care typically found in a larger facility including cancer care: physical, occupational and speech therapy; wound care; sleep wellness; psychiatry and behavioral services; family practice and specialty clinics; and much more.
Located in Anacortes, Washington, a vibrant seaside community focused on wellness, residents enjoy the exceptional quality of life the region offers including excellent schools, abundant recreational activities, and a community for artists.
To experience the culture of Anacortes, please visit: www.anacortes.org.
Island Health is your destination for opportunity and we are always recruiting. Please visit our careers page to learn more about our current positions, www.islandhealth.org/careers.
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Registered Nurse - Home Dialysis Clinic
About the role
Job Description In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Under the general direction of the Manager, Renal Services and the Nurse Clinician responsible for training and follow-up of Peritoneal Dialysis /Home Hemodialysis patients, ensuring safe patient and family practice in the home, and inter-facing with outside agencies and hospitals on supplies and equipment delivery for Peritoneal and Home Hemodialysis patients.
QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training And Experience Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant. Two years' recent related experience in Nephrology nursing, specifically related to peritoneal dialysis and hemodialysis, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Skills And Abilities
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Ability to work with the community and hospital personnel.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to deal with others effectively.
- Ability to teach using adult education principles.
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
Link To Full Job Description https://jd.viha.ca/JD984.pdf
About Island Health
Island Health operates primary care clinics in Anacortes and on Orcas Island, and serves patients across three counties (Skagit, Island and San Juan). Our specialty services are extensive and rapidly adapting to meet the needs of our community. At Island Health, our patients are cared for by dedicated medical professionals who live and work in the community. We are a small but mighty health system, renowned for our holistic approach to patient care where our healthcare professionals treat our patients with compassion and respect. As a 5-star rated Medicare hospital and a top 100 rural hospital in the United States, patients can expect the highest quality of care where they actively participate in their healthcare planning and goal-setting.
Island Health is a Public Hospital District (Skagit County PHD No. 2) governed by a board of five commissioners whose boundaries include Fidalgo, Cypress, Guemes and Sinclair islands.
Island Health provides an innovative and growing environment for our employees to further their careers, and as a 43-bed hospital we provide a range of services and exceptional quality of care typically found in a larger facility including cancer care: physical, occupational and speech therapy; wound care; sleep wellness; psychiatry and behavioral services; family practice and specialty clinics; and much more.
Located in Anacortes, Washington, a vibrant seaside community focused on wellness, residents enjoy the exceptional quality of life the region offers including excellent schools, abundant recreational activities, and a community for artists.
To experience the culture of Anacortes, please visit: www.anacortes.org.
Island Health is your destination for opportunity and we are always recruiting. Please visit our careers page to learn more about our current positions, www.islandhealth.org/careers.