Registered Practical Nurse Sheppard Centre Hemodialysis

Union: Non-Union
New or Replacement: Replacement
Site: Toronto General Hospital - Satellite Dialysis Unit
Department: Sheppard Centre Hemodialysis - 2 Sheppard Ave East (Located in Sheppard Centre on Subway Line)  
Reports to: Clinical Manager 
Wage Range: $27.76 - $34.70 per hour
Hours: 24 Hours per Week. 0730 am-0730 pm Monday to Saturday including Stat Holidays
Shifts: Days
Status: Permanent Part-Time
Closing Date: June 25 2026

Duties:

The Registered Practical Nurse is responsible for initiation monitoring and discontinuation of hemodialysis treatments of hemodialysis patients. As a member of the inter-professional team providing person-centred care the RPN will complete patient assessments health teaching & family counselling documentation set-up/monitoring & trouble shooting of hemodialysis machines and respond to rapid changes in the patients hemodynamic status within the scope of practice for a hemodialysis RPN in partnership with the RNs/ Interprofessional team. The RPN will play an active role in the unit on quality improvement/research project teams.

Qualifications :

• Completion of college or other approved Registered Practical Nursing Program required.
• Current certificate of registration in good standing from the College of Nurses of Ontario required.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (B.C.L.S.) program Level II: Basic Rescuer certification required.
• Completion of a medication course for RPNs required
• Nephrology 1 and 2 courses completed from a recognized Nephrology Nursing Certificate Program (Successful applicants who had not previously completed the Nephrology course will be expected to enroll within one year and complete within three years)
• Health Assessment / Physical Assessment course an asset
• Minimum 5 years medical/surgical acute care nursing experience required
• Minimum of 3 years of hemodialysis experience or equivalent combination of education training and experience
• Experience with medication administration (by multiple routes) required
• Practicum experience (ranging from 62.5 to 485 hours) required.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Strong team building and conflict resolution skills
• Excellent patient assessment skills
• Demonstrates understanding and complies with patient and staff safety policies and procedures that foster a safe and inclusive environment for all
• Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner and produce high quality work while meeting deadlines in accordance with UHN standards

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  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 on-site 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. At University Health Network (UHN) artificial intelligence technologies may be used to assist in the screening assessment and selection of candidates for this position.

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 :

Part-time