Clinical Coordinator (Registered Nurse) - Hemodialysis Vascular Access

Clinical Coordinator (Registered Nurse) - Hemodialysis Vascular Access - Toronto, Ontario
JOB POSTING #903486
Position: Clinical Coordinator (Nursing) - Hemodialysis Vascular Access -
Site: Toronto General Hospital
Department: Hemodialysis/Nephrology (Ambulatory and In-Patients)
Reports to: Manager
Hours: 37.50 Hours/Week; Days
Salary: $41.34 - $51.67 per hour
Status: Permanent Full-time
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As a member of the Nephrology Team, the responsibilities of the HEMODIALYSIS VASCULAR ACCESS COORDINATOR, include but is not limited to: utilizing and applying current specialized knowledge and expertise on recent advances in vascular access practice to facilitate the effective management of in/out-patient vascular access surveillance and care; liaison between vascular surgery, interventional radiology and nephrology; involving the coordination, implementation, and evaluation of the treatment plan by participating as a consultant, educator; collaborating in the establishment and development of policies/procedures which comply with best practice guidelines; and participating in academic and research projects; performing teaching/education responsibility; participating actively in Quality Improvement initiatives; performing administrative responsibilities; performing cross-functional and/or other duties consistent with the job classification, as assigned or requested.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Completion of a recognized Master's degree nursing program
- Certificate of competency (licensure) from the College of Nurses of Ontario
- Completion of Basic Cardiac Life Support (B.C.L.S.) program, Level II Rescuer certification
- Up to three (3) years of relevant experience including experience working in an advanced Clinical practice role
- Three (3) to Five (5) years' experience in Hemodialysis or Nephrology Nursing
- Effective organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
- Excellent decision-making and problem solving skills
- Excellent time management skills
- Excellent teaching skills with the ability to teach one-on-one and/or groups
- Ability to function collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team and/or independently
- Ability to work in a self-directed manner
- Must be willing to travel across all dialysis sites within UHN to assess and educate about vascular access and vascular access surveillance.
- Demonstrated awareness of and adherence to professional and ethical standards
- Client service oriented, with the ability to effectively work with diversity and appreciate that people with different opinions, backgrounds and characteristics bring richness to the challenge or situation at hand
- Computer literacy
- Research experience preferred
- Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.
POSTED DATE: July 28, 2022 CLOSING DATE: Until Filled
For current UHN employees, only those who have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, and possess all the required experience and qualifications should apply.
UHN thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
UHN is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the Bona-fide for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known when contacted.