Job Description
Position Summary:
* This position is responsible for delivering patient-centred care within the WA Home Therapies setting in accordance with organisational core values, standards of practice, and guidelines set out by APHRA.
* Provides support to the management team by participating in clinical management, education, and quality activities of staff and patients within the training units.
* Works autonomously within the centre, following accepted practice standards, with guidance and support from Level 2 CNs and the WA Home Therapies Manager.
* Participates in designing, planning, delivering, and evaluating patient care within the home dialysis therapies clinical setting, including community visits across WA. This includes training patients and carers to manage peritoneal dialysis or haemodialysis.
* Protects patient rights and maintains confidentiality by adhering to Privacy Principles.
* Acts as the primary coordinator of care for a group of dialysis patients, collaborating with healthcare team members in tertiary and community health settings.
Provides education and support to facilitate the maintenance and restoration of health and well-being.
* Offers education, support, and guidance to junior staff, including enrolled nurses, and works as part of a team to deliver high-quality care.
* Participates in staff education, serving as a preceptor and role model as needed.
* Promotes a positive team environment, aligning with the centre's and company's values, mission, and goals.
* Ensures a safe, secure, and healthy working environment as outlined in the Occupational Health and Safety Site Safety Plan.
* Engages in quality improvement activities by reporting incidents and hazards and assisting with audits to identify improvement opportunities.
* Participates in ongoing professional development through internal and external education programs to maintain clinical competence.
* Completes annual clinical and mandatory competencies.
* Performs management functions as requested by the WA Home Therapies Manager or Clinical Coordinator.
* Maintains accurate patient records, including electronic records.
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