Clinical Nurse

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PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

Responsible to deliver patient centered care within the hemodialysis setting in accordance with organizational core values / standards of practice and codes and guidelines as set out by APHRA. Provides support to the State Manager / Dialysis Clinic Manager by participating in the clinical, management, education and quality activities of staff and patients within the clinic. 

This position will act as a senior team member, promoting the values, mission and goals of the clinic and company, constantly working towards their achievement.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Utilizes advanced nephrology nursing skills in the design, planning delivery and evaluation of patient care within the hemodialysis clinical setting.

• Protects the rights of patients by adhering to Privacy Principles and providing an excellent standard of care. 

• Functions as the primary coordinator of care for a group of dialysis patients, collaborating with other health care providers in developing and implementing individualized plans of care. 

• Responsible for own professional development. Participates in professional development activities, attending both internal and external education programs, to ensure maintenance and updating of professional knowledge and skills for clinical competence. 

• Completes clinical and mandatory competencies annually 

• Provides education and support to the patient and patient’s carers, to facilitate the attainment, maintenance and restoration of optimal health and well-being.

• Provides support and guidance to the level 1 registered nurses, enrolled nurses and PSA’s working within the facility and delivers care as part of a nursing team. 

• Performs staff education and assessment, acting as a preceptor and role model as required. 

• Provides education, support and guidance to any visitor in the clinic.

• 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). 

• Understanding of the Quality improvement process and risk management obligations

• Participates in clinic management and business development by adopting a portfolio of responsibilities additional to direct patient care. This may include, but is not limited to the following;

  • quality improvement co-ordination 

  • infection control promotion / monitoring 

  • occupational health and safety promotion / monitoring 

• Co-ordination / delivery of staff education and professional development programs 

• Clinical research project

• Actively participates in the quality improvement process by reporting all incidents, hazards and opportunities for improvement. 

• Participates in the review of organisational policies and procedures as required.

• Deputises in a higher-level position as appropriate and when requested. 

• Liaise with Nephrologists and other members of the Allied Health Team. 

• 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 practicing certificate. 

• Minimum three years current relevant nursing experience 

• Holds / working towards an approved nephrology nursing qualification 

• Ability to continuously reflect on nursing practice and apply learning as appropriate. 

• Demonstrated organizational, decision-making and problem solving skills, combined with the ability to be self-directed.

• Computer literacy

• Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement initiatives. 

• Demonstrated advanced clinical competence and expertise in nephrology nursing 

• Demonstrated ability to effectively perform staff and patient education 

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to operate within a multidisciplinary team 

• Self-motivated with an ability to work independently 

• Act as a role model for clinic staff

Position requirement: 

• Requires rostered hours of work of minimum 60 hours per fortnight.

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We welcome applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability.