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Fresenius Medical CareSee more

addressAddressLiverpool, NSW
CategoryManagement

Job description

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Role Definition

Position Title:          Clinical NurseReports to (position):             Dialysis Clinic ManagerPrimary purpose of the role: 

Responsible to deliver patient centred care within the haemodialysis setting in accordance with organisational 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 
  • Utilises advanced nephrology nursing skills 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.
  • Functions as the primary co-ordinator of care for a group of dialysis patients, collaborating with other health care providers in developing and implementing individualised 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 projects
  • 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.
Competencies (attitude, skills, typical qualifications & experience)

  Essential:

  • Registered as a general nurse with AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency)
  • Current practising 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 organisational, 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.

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. 

Refer code: 2281336. Fresenius Medical Care - The previous day - 2024-05-24 23:50

Fresenius Medical Care

Liverpool, NSW

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