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 haemodialysis 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.

Essential Competencies

• Registered as a general nurse with AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency) Current practising 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 a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated organisational 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.

Required Experience:

IC

Employment Type : Part-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1