Resource Nurse - Hemodialysis

Company Description

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

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Job Description

Union: ONA
Number of Vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Position: Replacement
Site: Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, E.W. Bickle Centre
Department: CCC Dialysis (South 3) Nephrology Program
Reports to: Program Services Manager
Wage Range: $41.15 - $58.98 per hour (start rate in accordance with collective agreement)
Hours: 37.5 Hours per Week
Shifts: Monday to Friday 11-7 pm
Status: Permanent Full-Time
Closing Date: August 20, 2026

Position Summary

Reporting to the Clinical Manager, the Resource Nurse is responsible for inter and intradepartmental activities related to the day-to-day educational support of hemodialysis nursing staff. 

Duties

• Direct patient care as needed to support clinical operations and workflow.
• Development of educational strategies that will improve overall functioning of the unit, enhancing clinical practice and quality patient care. 
• Support ongoing quality improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• Current registration and in good standing with the College of Nurse of Ontario
• Completion of a BScN, MScN Preferred
• CNeph completion or will complete within 2 years
• Completion of Nephrology Nursing program or enrolled
• A minimum of 5 years clinical practice experience in hemodialysis is required
• Recent or previous charge nurse experience in hemodialysis
• Possess clinical expertise and demonstrated exemplary clinical practice in hemodialysis nursing
• Demonstrate positive team leadership and resource skills
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing education
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent priority setting and organizational skills
• Ability to facilitate positive change in a high acuity and fast-paced environment
• Ability to provide mentorship, coaching and guidance in a manner that is approachable and positive while considering a diverse team and skill set
• Demonstrates awareness of and incorporates best practice and policies to guide clinical practice

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 https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and highways
• 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 UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

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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.