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 annually
• Performs 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 obligations
• Demonstrated 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.