Essential:

• Registered as an Endorsed Enrolled Nurse with AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency)
• Current practicing certificate
• Must have Medication Endorsement
• Adhere to ANMC National Competency Standards
• 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 within scope of practice.
• 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.
• Knowledge of infection control / hygiene principles and implementation of this knowledge into daily practice.
• Understanding of the Quality improvement process and risk management obligations
• Knowledge of work health and safety.
• Basic computer literacy and office skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement initiatives
• Self-motivated with an ability to work independently

Desirable:

• Nephrology nursing theory and practice

Key Responsibilities

• Participates in the design, planning, delivery and evaluation of patient care within the haemodialysis clinical setting in consultation with the Registered Nurse.
• Performs patient assessment and provides dialysis therapy to patients receiving guidance and support from registered nursing staff as required.

• Cannulation and delivery of Haemodialysis treatments.

• Administer dialysis related medication.
• Organise referrals and conduct tests under direction, performing technical function within certain areas, e.g. BGL.
• Advanced patient assessment to include the use of Blood Temperature Monitoring, Blood Volume Monitoring and Online Clearance Monitoring.
• Educate, inform, council and support patients and families on general and clinical information relevant to patients care as directed by the Dialysis Clinic Manager.
• Management of a portfolio within the Nursing team i.e. Access management.
• Participates in quality activities for service improvement, clinical research and nursing policy/procedure development and review, utilising evidence and best practice principles.
• Cleans exterior of dialysis machines, patient chairs and over-bed tables as per clinic procedure
• Sets up dialysis machines as per procedure.
• Performs general observations of patient and machine during dialysis sessions.
• Attends to the re-stocking of consumables in the stock room and trolley/s as required for daily operation of the Centre.
• Coordinates collection of blood samples by pathology lab, help spin blood before collection.

• Ensures/promotes a safe, secure and healthy working environment as detailed in the Workplace Health and Safety policy (FMEAU-28).

• Engages in internal and external in-service activities to enhance / maintain

skills and knowledge.

• Maintains accurate patient information in medical records, including Therapy Data Management System (TDMS) and abides by confidentiality and Privacy Policy.