At the core of who we are is a small dedicated primary care team that, in their own words, are driven by a shared purpose to celebrate life and provide the best care. This group of primarily registered nurses and support staff foster an environment that is uniquely supportive, welcoming and adaptable. By collaborating with care teams from our referring hospital programs, including allied health members, we are able to respond to the needs of our communities and ensure equitable access to care for all our patients and families.
To learn more about the different roles at each of our sites or how we deliver care in partnership with our various hospital renal programs please speak with a Coordinator or a member of our Leadership team.
Developing leadership across our organization has always been a core focus for us. Providing opportunities for growth and development have shaped us into who we are; and while all team members are leaders, a select few are entrusted to foster and maintain the environment that makes our space special. We are proud to have a leadership team that grew from our primary care team and the therefore understands the importance of staying true to our principles and values.
Director
Quality and Safety Manager
Patient Care Manager
Clinical Manager
Coordinator
Technology Lead
We draw on the collective expertise of upwards of 40 Nephrologists that support patients at DMC, each of whom act as an advisor and resource to our team in delivering care. Amongst our Nephrologist advisors, we have designated Medical Directors, Quality and Committee Advisors. These roles provide leadership in overseeing medical policies for the facilities, supervising the review of patient care and acting as a site resource. They also ensure the services provided at each site are in alignment with legislative and clinical requirements, are members / chair our quality assurance committee and personally attend the facilities.
Medical Director and Quality Advisor
Medical Director and Quality Advisor
Medical Director and Quality Advisor
Committee Advisor
Committee Advisor
Our partner hospital programs work with us in close collaboration to support the care of our shared patients. After facilitating a seamless transition of care, hospital programs maintain their involvement in care through wrap around services and access to as needed hospital care. While many hospital renal programs have patients dialyzing at one of our sites, the following are the core programs we support:
The Ontario Renal Network (ORN) manages the delivery of chronic kidney disease services across the province of Ontario. The ORN allocates resources, supports and performance requirements for our three publically funded sites. Guiding their work is the Ontario Renal Plan, a provincial strategic road map to help improve the lives of people at risk for and living with chronic kidney disease.
The Kidney Foundation offers our patients educational resources, short-term financial assistance and peer support services.
Trillium Gift of Life Network and Transplant Programs help in outlining the requirements to ensure eligible patients have access to transplant as an option in their care.
The Transplant Ambassador Program offers recipients or living kidney donors to share their personal experiences with our patients and family members.
Clinical Trials Ontario streamlines the processes to help make enable us to participate in high-quality clinical trials for kidney patients.
Mohawk Medbuy is a national not-for-profit shared services organization that helps us find efficiencies and cost savings on the supplies we use in our care.
HIROC is a non-for-profit Canadian solution for the healthcare sector, providing insurance, risk management and innovative solutions for its members.
The Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) is one of the strongest and most stable defined benefit (DB) pension plans in Canada that helps ensure our team builds the foundation for a financially secure retirement.
rnWe understand the importance of caring for our team, which is why those that join with us stay with us. Our average retention of 10-15 years ensures our team is equipped with decades of daily Nephrology experience to draw upon. Members of our team are rewarded by seeing the impact of their care, receiving opportunities for professional growth, and having the ability to apply clinical and practical expertise in a safe and welcoming setting. If you are interested in joining our team please monitor postings online, resumes are also welcome by email at any time.