Registered Nurse, Dialysis (Casual) at Northumberland Hills Hospital

Reference # 00999 Posted Friday, October 31st, 2025 at 12:00am Scope Public Applications Accepted Position Registered Nurse Department Dialysis Term Casual Pay $40.24 - $57.68 hourly as per the ONA Collective Agreement Application Deadline Friday, November 7th, 2025 at 12:00am

VALUES AND COMMITMENT

At Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH), our shared purpose is People First, and our core values of Integrity, Quality, Respect, Compassion and Teamwork are at the centre of who we are and what we do. We remain committed to sustaining an experienced workforce that reflects Northumberland Hills Hospital’s dedication to recognising everyone’s contributions and respecting everyone’s dignity, unique experience, and potential.

EQUITY AND ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT

Northumberland Hills Hospital remains respectful of all protected rights, in line with the grounds laid out by the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we welcome applications from all qualified applicants and interests from racialized persons/persons of colour, Indigenous People of North America, women, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

We strive to make our entire hiring process as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants if needed. For any hiring related accommodation needs and/or requests please email us via [email protected]. We do not use artificial intelligence in our hiring process.

LOCATION AND ABOUT NHH

Located approximately 100 kilometres east of Toronto, NHH delivers a broad range of acute, post-acute, outpatient and diagnostic services. Acute services include emergency and intensive care, medical/surgical care, obstetrical care and palliative care. Post-acute specialty services (PASS) include restorative care and rehabilitation. Mental health care, cancer and supportive care, dialysis and other ambulatory care clinics are offered on an outpatient basis through partnerships with regional centres and nearby specialists. NHH offers a full range of diagnostic services, including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT) and mammography. The hospital serves the catchment area of west Northumberland County. A mixed urban and rural population of approximately 67,000 residents, west Northumberland comprises the Town of Cobourg, the Municipality of Port Hope, Alderville First Nation and the townships of Hamilton, Cramahe and Alnwick/Haldimand. NHH employs more than 850 people and relies on the additional support provided by physicians, midwives and volunteers. NHH is an active member of Ontario Health (East)—formerly the Central East Local Health Integration Network—and the Ontario Health Team of Northumberland. For more information, please visit nhh.ca or follow us on Facebook @northumberlandhillshosp, and LinkedIn Northumberland Hills Hospital.

Role Overview

The successful candidate will utilize the nursing process to provide comprehensive, safe, and competent care to Hemodialysis patients, while using a systematic approach to assess and identify the needs of assigned patients. Through the Primary Nursing model develop a plan of care in collaboration and the multidisciplinary team. The RN will take part in the health teaching and promotion, chronic disease prevention and management, and assist patients in achieving their highest level of health.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Currently registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario (in good standing)
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a hemodialysis unit preferred
• Current BCLS required
• Completion of, or current enrollment in, a Post Diploma Nephrology certificate course required
• Commitment to complete the post diploma Nephrology Certificate Course within 3 years is required
• CNA Certification in Nephrology or commitment to obtain within 5 years preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing education
• Prior experience in an acute care setting preferred
• Demonstrated satisfactory attendance record
• Enhanced oral and written communication skills
• Familiar with and understand Ontario Renal Network (ORN); Knowledge of KDOQI Guidelines
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Chronic Disease Prevention and Management
• Demonstrates effective organizational, problem solving and time management skills
• Adaptive to technology; knowledge of EPIC an asset
• Proficient in basic computer skills including Microsoft Excel and word
• Knowledge and adherence to CNO practice guidelines and standards; maintains commitment to CNO reflective practice
• Demonstrated effective and thorough clinical assessment skills
• Demonstrates care provision aligned to the organization’s shared purpose of “People First”, working collaboratively with patients and families and in adherence to the core values of Northumberland Hills’ Hospital
• Ability to work well independently and collaboratively as part of the multidisciplinary team
• Demonstrated ability to critically think and effectively manage stressful, emergent situations
• Commitment to participate in ongoing educational requirements as assigned
• Proficient in health teaching
  
  

Employment Requirements

Successful applicants are required provide a satisfactory vulnerable sector criminal reference check, that was complete less than one year from the date of hire. This requirement must be met within the first sixty (60) days of employment.

Additionally, to the above, successful applicants are also required to complete the Health Care Worker Health review process which includes providing an up-to-date immunization record to ensure compliance with the Ontario Hospital Association Communicable Diseases Surveillance Protocols within the first thirty (30) days of employment. Northumberland Hills Hospital operates a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for all staff.

Northumberland Hills Hospital may choose to conduct parts/all the hiring process virtually. Furthermore, we are a scent-free environment. When attending the hospital kindly refrain from wearing strongly scented fragrances.

We thank all those that express interest in this exciting position; kindly note that due to high volumes of interests, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.