Staff Nurse

Position Description for Recruitment: Staff / Dialysis Nurse

Position: Staff / Dialysis Nurse

Reporting to: Senior Dialysis Technician

Summary of the role:

• Performing all aspects of the dialysis procedures as per prescription.To be involved in day to day patient management. Before starting dialysis: Assess hemodynamic status, indication of dialysis, vascular access and any comorbid illness. During Dialysis: Overall direct monitoring including dialysis prescription, care of vascular access, adequacy of flow, complications and maintain liaison with and follow instructions of the Nephrologist Following instructions of the Dialysis Doctors Conveying to the dialysis doctor any new event/change in patient status and recommending changes in the treatment based on the current needs of the patient Maintain and Supervise Dialyzer reprocessing. Entry and maintenance of records of all patients and produce them for medical auditing. Disinfect Haemodialysis machines as per required rooms Checking the patients' vital signs and talking with them to assess their condition. Educating the patients about their disease and its treatment and answering any questions Overseeing the dialysis treatment from start to finish Making sure patients are given the correct medications ordered by their doctors Evaluating patients' reaction to the dialysis treatment and medications Supporting the entire Dialysis team in delivering quality care in a considerate, respectful manner Primes dialyzer and bloodlines

Qualifications: BSC Nursing || GNM || ANM || Diploma of Health Assistant || DGNM -Diploma in General Nursing & Midwifery || Diploma in Medical Nursing Assistant

Experience and Characteristics: Min 3 years || With Positive Attitude, Team Player and Patient Handling skills