## Clinical NurseApplyremote type: Onsitelocations: Deakin, ACTtime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: July 3, 2026 (28 days left to apply)job requisition id: R0254784**PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE ROLE**Responsible to deliver patient centred care within the haemodialysis setting in accordance with organisational core values / standards of practice and codes and guidelines as set out by APHRA. Provides support to the State Manager / Dialysis Clinic Manager by participating in the clinical, management, education and quality activities of staff and patients within the clinic.This position will act as a senior team member, promoting the values, mission and goals of the clinic and company, constantly working towards their achievement.**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES*** Utilises advanced nephrology nursing skills in the design, planning delivery and evaluation of patient care within the haemodialysis clinical setting.* Protects the rights of patients by adhering to Privacy Principles and providing an excellent standard of care.* Functions as the primary co-ordinator of care for a group of dialysis patients, collaborating with other health care providers in developing and implementing individualised plans of care.* Responsible for own professional development. Participates in professional development activities, attending both internal and external education programs, to ensure maintenance and updating of professional knowledge and skills for clinical competence.* Completes clinical and mandatory competencies annually* Provides education and support to the patient and patient's carers, to facilitate the attainment, maintenance and restoration of optimal health and well-being.* Provides support and guidance to the level 1 registered nurses, enrolled nurses and PSA's working within the facility and delivers care as part of a nursing team.* Performs staff education and assessment, acting as a preceptor and role model as required.* Provides education, support and guidance to any visitor in the clinic.* 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).* Understanding of the Quality improvement process and risk management obligations* Participates in clinic management and business development by adopting a portfolio of responsibilities additional to direct patient care. This may include, but is not limited to the following; + quality improvement co-ordination + infection control promotion / monitoring + occupational health and safety promotion / monitoring* Co-ordination / delivery of staff education and professional development programs* Clinical research projects* Actively participates in the quality improvement process by reporting all incidents, hazards and opportunities for improvement.* Participates in the review of organisational policies and procedures as required.* Deputises in a higher-level position as appropriate and when requested.* Liaise with Nephrologists and other members of the Allied Health Team.* 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:*** Registered as a general nurse with AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency)* Current practising certificate.* Minimum three years current relevant nursing experience* Holds / working towards an approved nephrology nursing qualification* Ability to continuously reflect on nursing practice and apply learning as appropriate.* Demonstrated organisational, decision-making and problem-solving skills, combined with the ability to be self-directed.* Computer literacy* Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement initiatives.* Demonstrated advanced clinical competence and expertise in nephrology nursing* Demonstrated ability to effectively perform staff and patient education* Effective communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to operate within a multidisciplinary team* Self-motivated with an ability to work independently* Role Model**Position requirement:*** Requires rostered hours of work of minimum 60 hours per fortnight.
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