Renal Assistant - Hemodialysis

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Nova Scotia Health Authority

Halifax

CAD 60,000 - 80,000

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Job description

Req ID: 192107
Location: Central Zone, Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII
Department: REN Hemodialysis HI QEII
Type of Employment: PermanentHourly FT (100%) x 1
NSGEU Support Position
Posting Closing Date: 29-Nov-24

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Renal Program Manager and working under the direction of a Registered Nurse or delegate, the Renal Assistant is responsible for assisting nursing staff with set up and dismantling of dialysis machines and equipment to facilitate efficient operation of the hemodialysis unit and acute dialysis in the Intensive Care Unit, ordering stock and special supplies to adequately stock the unit, and assisting with patient care activities such as transfers, lifts, and weighing patients.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

Grade XII or Equivalent
Previous experience in dialysis and clinical/acute care setting an asset
Experience in a computerized environment preferred
Technical aptitude and mechanical inclination
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
WHMIS practices for acute care setting
Knowledge of Infection Control procedures
Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

Permanent, full-time position, 75 hrs bi-weekly

Compensation and Benefits

$21.43 - $23.37 Hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
This is a Support bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.