Primary Care Nurse-Transplant Coordinators

Position Details

Posting #: 29485

Department: Transplant Coordinators

Employee Type: Regular, Full Time

If Temporary, Number Of Weeks

Union: ONA

Openings Remaining: 1

Schedule

Work Days: Monday to Friday

Time of Day: Days

Shift: 7.5 hour

Shift Start: Hours are subject to change based on operational requirements.

This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites: Charlton Campus (Hamilton Downtown)

Application Dates

Opening Date: 17/10/2024

Closing Date: 24/10/2024 Applications must be received online by 12:00 midnight on the Closing Date

Position Description

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Registered Nurse to join our Renal Transplant Clinic as a Transplant Coordinator.

The Renal Transplant Clinic is a dynamic multidisciplinary team consisting of Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Physicians, Psychologists, Pharmacists, Social Workers, Registered Diabetes Educators, Dietitians, and Administrative Professionals.

The Primary Care Nurse - Transplant Coordinator is an integral part of the team responsible for the care management of patients donating or receiving kidney transplants. The Primary Care Nurse - Transplant Coordinator coordinates the care of patients from the time of referral throughout the pre-transplant process (encompassing initial assessment, listing, follow-up, and donation/transplantation). The Primary Care Nurse - Transplant Coordinator provides patient education and supports the patients understanding of the transplant journey. The Primary Care Nurse - Transplant Coordinator is the key contact with patients/families, referring physicians, and other healthcare providers both internally and externally. The Primary Care Nurse - Transplant Coordinator collaborates and participates in initiatives locally and with partner organizations such as Trillium Gift of Life Network, Canadian Blood Services, and the Ontario Renal Network.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario required
• Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BScN) required
• Current BCLS/HCP certification required
• CNeph certification required
• 2 years of Transplant nursing experience required, nurses with current Transplant experience will be given preference
• RNAO or other professional association membership preferred
  
  

Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

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

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 the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of 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.