About this role
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