Renal Assistant - Hemodialysis

​Req ID: 192014
Location: Central Zone, Dartmouth General Hospital  
Department: REN Hemodialysis DGH
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly PT (90%) x 1 
NSGEU Support Position
Posting Closing Date: 28-Nov-24

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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, part-time 90% FTE position, 67.5 hours 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. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

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.