About this role
Desirable:
• Nephrology nursing theory and practice. • Computer literacy. • Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement initiatives. Key Resposibilities:
• 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.