Job Description
Position: Registered Nurse
Reports to (position): Dialysis Clinic Manager
The primary purpose of this role is to deliver patient-centered care within the hemodialysis setting, in accordance with organizational core values and standards of practice.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Participates in the design, planning, delivery, and evaluation of patient care within the hemodialysis clinical setting.
2. Protects the rights of patients by adhering to Privacy Principles and providing an excellent standard of care.
3. Responsible for own professional development and provides education to colleagues, patients, and visitors.
4. Ensures/promotes a safe, secure, and healthy working environment for staff and a comfortable, safe environment for visitors and patients.
5. Actively participates in the quality improvement process by reporting all incidents, hazards, and opportunities for improvement.
6. Completes clinical and mandatory competencies annually.
7. Performs defined management functions when required.
8. Maintains accurate patient information in medical records, including Therapy Data Management System (TDMS), and abides by confidentiality and Privacy Policy.
Competencies:
1. Registered as a general nurse with AHPRA.
2. Current practicing certificate.
3. Understanding of the Quality Improvement Process and risk management obligations.
4. Demonstrated clinical competence and expertise in nephrology nursing.
5. Ability to continuously reflect on nursing practice and apply learning as appropriate.
6. Effective communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to operate within a multidisciplinary team.
7. Demonstrated organizational, decision-making, and problem-solving skills, combined with the ability to be self-directed.
8. Demonstrated ability to effectively perform staff and patient education.
9. Knowledge of nursing, nephrology, and other professional issues that impact nursing practice within the specialty.
10. Nephrology nursing theory and practice.
11. Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement initiatives.