Registered Nurse - Plasmapheresis

Posting Period

Open:         December 26, 2024

Deadline:    January 8, 2025

ONA

This position is covered by a collective agreement.  Applications from outside the bargaining unit are welcome but can only be considered if the position is not filled from within this bargaining unit.

Department Name

Plasmapheresis

The Plasmapheresis Unit provides apheresis procedures for both Victoria and UH sites. Procedures performed include plasma exchange (adult and paediatrics), stem cell collection, RBC exchange, LDL apheresis, and leukapheresis. On call is also a requirement of this position.

The successful incumbent will report to the Manager of the Plasmapheresis Unit which is part of the LHSC Regional Renal Program.

Regular Part-Time

Rate of Pay:   $39.07 per hour - $56.00 per hour

Qualifications

• Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario
• Proof of a current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers course: BLS-HCP (C)
• Certificate in Nephrology from the Canadian Nurses Association an asset
• Four (4) years recent Surgical/Medical care nursing experience
• Recent apheresis experience, including both adult and paediatric plasma exchange, stemcell collection, RBC exchange, and leukopheresis, is preferred
• Recent Critical Care nursing experience preferred
• Demonstrated expert venipuncture and IV insertion skills
• Demonstrated excellent clinical skills
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills with the ability to establish priorities and adjust to changing patient needs
• Previous experience in working as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Excellent interpersonal skills with members of the multidisciplinary team and with patients and their families.
• Demonstrated problem solving, critical thinking, decision-making, and conflict resolution skills with the ability to express ideas clearly, confidently and directly and work through conflicts/differences in a respectful way
• Ability to recognize own feelings, express them fully and constructively manage own feelings in challenging and emotionally charged situations
• Ability to express ideas clearly, confidently and directly and work through conflicts and differences in a respectful way
• Ability to understand the feelings, concerns and needs of other people, demonstrate care and interest towards them and establish and maintain productive relationships
• Ability to stay effective and resilient when dealing with adverse circumstances and multiple demands
• Ability to demonstrate an optimistic disposition toward new experiences and change in general
• Demonstrated computer proficiency with Automated Clinical Systems
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to the principles of patient and family centered care
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to patient and staff safety at LHSC
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to LHSC's vision, purpose and values
• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis

Immunization Requirements: 

Before beginning employment at LHSC, all new hires must provide documentation related to LHSC's Health Review requirements. For more information and a detailed list of requirements, please visit Health Review Requirements | LHSC.

If interested in this role, please apply with a resume that outlines all current and previous experience relevant to the position. 

Teaching, Learning and Research 

London Health Sciences Centre is proudly one of Canada's largest acute-care teaching and research hospitals. LHSC has an unwavering commitment to lifelong learning, with education agreements in collaboration with over 55 schools, hospitals, and community agencies from across Ontario, Canada and internationally; among our many education partners, our three regional partners are Western University, Fanshawe College, and Thames Valley District School Board. LHSC provides students with a place that they can learn and discover knowledge and skills to take them forward in their careers as health care professionals. Approximately 1400 Nursing, Allied Health and other students ranging from secondary school to university graduate level programs receive training at LHSC every year. As an employee of LHSC, you will be expected to engage in role-related teaching, professional development, and research activities in addition to standard position duties and responsibilities. 

We are committed to providing a safe, healthy and inclusive work environment that inspires respect.  LHSC is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from equity-denied groups including Indigenous people, racialized people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons. LHSC is also committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive recruitment process.  Upon individual request, we will endeavor to remove any barrier to the hiring process to reasonably accommodate candidates, including those with disabilities, while maintaining a fair, consistent and equitable recruitment approach.  Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact Recruitment Services at 519-685-8500, extension #34321 or recruitment@lhsc.on.ca .

As part of the selection process applicants may be required to complete an examination or test. Please be advised that an internal reference check may be conducted as part of the selection process.

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.