Registered Nurse

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.
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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.