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1 ‑ Temporary Part Time (.6) ‑ Dialysis Aide
Hemodialysis Thunder Bay
Repost
This vacancy is Repost. Candidates who have previously applied for this position are required to resubmit
their application.
It is a condition of this posting that your home unit can accommodate your temporary absence in the event
you are successful.
This position will involve working the day, evening, weekend shifts. The shift is not to be interpreted as a guarantee.
Reporting to the Manager of the Renal department, the incumbent will work collaboratively with the nurses in the
department. As a member of the multidisciplinary team, the Dialysis Aide provides support in the care of
hemodialysis patients by ensuring that dialysis machine and supplies are organized and safely set up for the
individual patient's dialysis treatment within the hemodialysis unit or in Critical Care.
Qualifications:
* Completion of Secondary School (Grade 12)
* Previous experience working in a health care environment interacting with patients, families and health care
professionals
* Technical aptitude, comfortable working with computerized equipment
* Computer skills; email, Microsoft Word
* Able to work independently and be able to handle a work load with regular interruptions and changes in priorities
* Must possess English language communication skills sufficient to understand instructions, relay messages and to
communicate effectively with patients, families and members of the health care team
* Must possess English language literacy skills sufficient to record messages; read job procedures/instructions on
the hemodialysis machines, patient identification and records and supply labels
* Must be able to meet the physical demands of the job including lifting, pushing, pulling (a minimum of 5 kg)
reaching, standing and/or walking most of the day
Salary Range: $26.136 to 26.556
The Health Sciences Centre strives to ensure the safety and security of the patients, visitors, employees and assets
financial and otherwise. All offers of employment to external candidates shall be conditional upon: a satisfactory
Criminal Records Check (CRC) where indicated, to ensure the absence of relevant criminal convictions; and proof of
full vaccination of all required doses of a COVID‑19 vaccine approved by Health Canada to Occupational Health &
Safety.
The Health Sciences Centre (HSC) is committed to delivering healthcare in a manner that is consistent with Patient
and Family Centred Care. Applicants are required to have a demonstrated knowledge, understanding and
commitment to this care philosophy.
Candidates will have demonstrated adherence to the Hospital's Code of Conduct. Regular attendance at work is
imperative, therefore, all applicants will have to demonstrate a good attendance record to be considered for this
position.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment supporting diversity in our work
environment to provide quality care where all feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to building a
workforce reflective of the communities in which we live and serve and encourage Indigenous people, visible
minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply and self‑identify. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability
are available throughout the selection process. Additionally we are identified as an English/French speaking health
sciences centre and encourage bilingual candidates to apply.
If there are no qualified applicants for the above position, the Hospital may, at their discretion, train unqualified
individuals.
Interested applicants must submit a resume outlining relevant previous experience and training no later than
11:59p.m. on Monday, 20 November, 2023.
Internal applicants may apply via the job posting page on the iNtranet. External applicants must apply through our
website.
Posted: November 13, 2023
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