Nurse Practitioner - Nephrology
Nurse Practitioner - Nephrology
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Job Description
Union: NonUnion
Site: Toronto General Hospital
Department: Nephrology
Reports to: Clinical Director
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Status: Permanent FullTime
Closing Date: December 27 2024
The nurse practitioner (NP) having a specialtybased focus functions in an expanded nursing role demonstrating a high level of autonomy and expert skill to formulate clinical decisions. The NP practices according to the philosophy and standards of UHN and the Division of Nephrology and integrates knowledge and skill from nursing and medicine in order to assess evaluate diagnose and treat individuals who have renal failure requiring incenter hemodialysis. The role is a balance of independent practice and collaboration with the nephrology interdisciplinary health care teams and work in a team of nephrology NPs. We welcome NPs newly graduated or one semester ready from completion with a supportive community of practice to help develop the NP in the acquisition of specialized nephrology skills knowledge and experience during the immediate onboarding and beyond.
Qualifications :
- Completion of Master of Nursing Nurse Practitioner Program or Combine Master of Nursing/ Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner Certificate (or one semester from completion)
- Registered Nurse (Extended Class) certification complete or pending
- Current Certificate of Competence with College of Nurses of Ontario
- Three to five years clinical practice in nephrology nursing in an acute treatment center an asset
- Previous hemodialysis nursing experience an asset
- Commitment to complete CNA certification in nephrology in 3 years time
- Individuals with interest in nursing research methodology welcomed
- Eligible for crossappointment to an academic institution
- Membership in the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO) and CANNT
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Effective interpersonal and customer service skills
- Excellent organization and time management skills
- Excellent decision making problem recognition and problemsolving skills
- Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills
- Program planning and evaluation methodology skills
- Commitment to collaborative practice
- Ability to work effectively independently and under stressful conditions
- Ability to work in a selfdirected manner
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple demands
- Ability to utilize information technology
Additional Information :
Why join UHN
In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world UHN offers a wide range of benefits programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor allowing you to find value where it matters most to you now and throughout your career at UHN.
- Competitive offer packages
- Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP )
- Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
- A flexible work environment
- Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
- Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel restaurants parking phone plans auto insurance discounts onsite gyms etc.)
Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHNs attendance management program to be eligible for consideration.
All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.
UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.
Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading inaccurate or incorrect UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.
UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.
We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Contract
Employment Type
Contract
