Registered Nurse

Desirable:

Nephrology nursing theory and practice.Computer literacy.Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Participates in the design, planning, delivery and evaluation of patient care within the hemodialysis clinical setting.Protects the rights of patients by adhering to Privacy Principles and providing an excellent standard of care.Responsible for own professional development and provides education to colleagues, patients and visitors.Ensures/promotes a safe, secure and healthy working environment to staff and a comfortable, safe environment for visitors and patients as detailed in the Workplace Health and Safety policy (FMEAU-28).Actively participates in the quality improvement process by reporting all incidents, hazards and opportunities for improvement.Completes clinical and mandatory competencies annuallyPerforms defined management functions when required. Maintains accurate patient information in medical records, including Therapy Data Management System (TDMS) and abides by confidentiality and Privacy Policy. Competencies (attitude, skills, typical qualifications & experience)

Essential Competencies:

Registered as a general nurse with AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency).Current practicing certificate.Understanding of the Quality improvement process and risk management obligationsDemonstrated clinical competence and expertise (or working towards) in nephrology nursing.Ability to continuously reflect on nursing practice and apply learning as appropriate.Effective communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to operate within multidisciplinary team.Demonstrated organizational, decision-making and problem solving skills, combined with the ability to be self-directed.Demonstrated ability to effectively perform staff and patient education. Knowledge of nursing, nephrology and other professional issues which impact on nursing practice within the specialty. Proven experience working within a Renal/Haemodialysis environment, with demonstrated knowledge of dialysis treatment processes and renal patient care.