Primary Care Nurse

Position Details

Posting #: 32609

Department: Post Transplant Unit

Employee Type: Temporary, Part Time

If Temporary, Number of Weeks: 95

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: 21/10/2025

Closing Date: 28/10/2025 Applications must be received online by 12:00 midnight on the Closing Date

Position Description

Temporary assignment until approximately September 2027

Position Summary

St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton’s Renal Transplant Program is one of six adult renal transplant centers in the province. At SJHH, we transplant 120-165 patients annually including living and deceased donor transplants.

The Renal Transplant Clinic focuses on preparing patients with chronic kidney disease for their upcoming kidney transplant surgery. We also work closely with living kidney donors to prepare them for their kidney donation surgery. Once surgery has taken place, transplant patients return to the clinic for follow-up care, management, support, and education. 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.

Responsibilities

The Primary Care Nurse is an integral part of the team responsible for the care management of patients donating or receiving kidney transplants. The role of the Primary Care Nurse includes but is not limited to:

• Coordinating the care of patients from the time of referral throughout the transplant journey (encompassing initial assessment, listing, follow-up, donation/transplantation, and post-transplant/donation care)
• Providing patient education and supporting the patients understanding of the transplant journey
• Acting as the key contact person for patients/families, referring physicians, and other healthcare providers both internally and externally
• Collaborating and participating 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
• Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing from an accredited University required
• Current BCLS/HCP certification required
• CNeph certification preferred
• 2 years of Transplant nursing experience required, nurses with current Transplant experience will be given preference
• Experience working in an ambulatory care setting preferred
• Current CPI and/or GPA training preferred
• 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
• 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.