Primary Care Nurse-Transplant Coordinators

Position Details

Posting #: 26109
Department:Transplant Coordinators
Employee Type:Temporary, Full Time
If Temporary, Number of Weeks:52
Union:ONA
Openings Remaining:1

Schedule

Work Days: Monday to Friday
Time of Day: Days
Shift: 7.5 hour
This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites: Charlton Campus (Hamilton Downtown)

Application Dates

Opening Date: 10/10/23
Closing Date: 17/10/23 Applications must be received online by 12:00 midnight on the Closing Date

Position Description

Temporary Assignment - Approximately 52 Weeks

Position Summary
The Primary Care Nurse (PCN) is responsible for the coordination of care for patients donating or receiving kidney transplants, including ensuring all donor and recipient tests/procedures are completed for safe kidney donation/receipt. The PCN will coordinate communication and act as a liaison between multiple departments and services both at St. Joseph’s Healthcare and other hospitals in city and LHIN in addition to ensuring all policies and procedures carried out in accordance with St. Joseph’s Healthcare, Trillium Gift of Life and Health Canada.

Qualifications:

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario required
• Current BCLS/HCP certification required
• CNeph certification required
• Minimum of 2 years of Transplant nursing experiencing required, nurses with current Transplant experience will be given preference
• RNAO, CNA or other professional association membership preferred

Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Advanced organization and coordination skills with the ability to prioritize workload to meet urgent and rapidly changing timelines.
• Self-directed with strong leadership, problem solving, critical thinking, team building and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated proficiency with computers (e.g., Microsoft Office [Word, Outlook, Excel, etc.], internet browser searches, data entry and patient information systems)
• Demonstrated ability to communicate (written and verbal) effectively with patients/clients and families
• Demonstrated ability to practice collaboratively and communicate clearly with members of the interdisciplinary team to provide care for a full range of patients/clients
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning, professional development and continuous quality improvement
• Excellent attendance record is required.
• A resume regarding further education, special courses and experience should accompany the application

HOURS OF WORK:
Monday to Friday; Days

PLEASE NOTE:
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.

St. Joe’s fosters an environment where we celebrate diversity, where teams reflect the diversity of the community in which we serve, enhancing the connection to patients, clients, community, and each other.

St. Joseph’s Nursing Vision is to make a difference in the lives of those we care for, our organization, and the future of our community through achievement of excellence in nursing and commitment to a culture of nursing innovation, empowerment, leadership and accountability.

St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton (SJHH) is an equal opportunity employer and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all our programs, practices, facilities, and people. We foster a culture of patient and staff safety where all positions comply and work in conjunction with theMission, Vision, and Core Valuesof SJHH.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. SJHH is committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process - please inform us should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment process.

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.