Registered Nurse – Renal – Hemodialysis in Sault Ste. Marie

• Registered Nurse – Renal – Hemodialysis – Part Time
• Registered Nurse – Renal – Hemodialysis – Part Time

Purpose

As a key member of the Algoma Regional Renal Program, the Hemodialysis Registered Nurse provides safe, high-quality dialysis care by initiating, monitoring, and discontinuing treatments.

This role ensures adherence to infection control protocols, professional standards, and safety regulations while coordinating and delivering patient-centered care.

Working closely with a multidisciplinary team, the nurse develops and implements individualized care plans, educates patients and families, and supports their physical, emotional, and psychosocial well-being to optimize treatment outcomes.

Duties

• Initiates, monitors, and discontinues prescribed dialysis treatments in the Hemodialysis, and Critical Care Units depending on patient’s medical condition.
• Provides, as a member of the multidisciplinary team, patient/family education as it relates to modality selection, diet, fluid restrictions, and medication administration.
• Understands and applies all infection control practices and precautions related to hemodialysis.
• Practices according to the Standards from the College of Nurses and the Guidelines of the Canadian Association of Nephrology Nurses and Technicians.
• Participates and collaborates with other health care providers in provision of patient care.
• Effectively uses the Standards of Nursing Practice and the nursing process in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the care of the renal patient.
• Understands and complies with rules and regulations, requirements, and procedures of the Health & Safety Program.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Certificate of competency in Ontario.
• Current certification in venipuncture (I. V. certification)

Experience

• 1 year experience in a Hemodialysis environment
• 2 years’ experience in the care of acute medical patients

Skills

• Demonstrated competency in Hemodiafiltration patient treatments
• Experience with Critical Care patient hemodialysis treatments
• Demonstrated competencies related to IV Therapy inclusive of central lines
• Experience in the management and care of Renal patients
• Knowledgeable in utilization and care of all mechanical equipment required for patient care
• Excellent organizational and communication skills

Ability

• Ability to use Meditech application as well as the Clinical Vision EMR.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain successful working relationships; ability to meet and interact with people in a pleasant, professional, responsible and reassuring manner, both in person and on the telephone; tact.

Courtesy and alertness in public contacts.

• Demonstrated behaviour consistent with Hospital Mission, Vision, Values and Standards of Performance.

Note: Because of the changing nature of the work and work to be done, other responsibilities and duties may be assigned and qualifications may be adjusted from time to time.

Only those selected for the test/ interview will be contacted.

Sault Area Hospital does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess or select applicants for a position.

Reason for Job Posting: Existing Vacancy

Sault Area Hospital is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace.

We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity, equal opportunity and maintaining a barrier-free selection process for job applicants.

Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the requirements for the open position.

Applicants need to make their requirements known to the Human Resources department when contacted.

All requests are handled confidentially.

This position is covered by a collective agreement.

Applications from outside the bargaining unit are welcome, but can only be considered if the position is not filled from within the bargaining unit.

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