AddressDescription
Employer Job Number: GO-00753182
Facility: St Pauls Hospital
Job Description: Reporting to the Manager of Chronic Kidney Disease, the Home Hemodialysis/Peritoneal Dialysis Patient Educator responsibilities will include: coordinate and participate in patient education for Chronic Kidney Disease patients requiring peritoneal dialysis and home
hemodialysis. This will include liaison with families, physicians, dieticians, staff nurses and community agencies. Provide individual out-patient education for patients and families in a clinic setting. Promote continuing staff nurse involvement in patient education through effective communication, development of resource materials and provision of in-service education. Coordinate and participate in education programs for designated nursing staff that will be providing peritoneal dialysis and home hemodialysis for patients at St. Pauls Hospital and other agencies, Serve as primary clinical resource for nursing, medical and other professional/support staff. Participate in departmental activities such as program development, planning, quality improvement, and evaluation. Participate in research and evaluation projects
Required Qualifications
Bachelor Degree in Nursing
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Registered or eligible for registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS)
Experience
-3 years related clinical nursing experience with patients and families with chronic disease, in particular chronic kidney disease required.
-CNA Certification in clinical practice area is preferred.
-Experience with Peritoneal Dialysis and Hemodialysis Preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to competently use computers and software applications as required by the position
Ability to travel both within the region and pr
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