Clinical Nurse - Full time

As the Clinical Nurse, you are 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.

• 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; o quality improvement co-ordination o infection control promotion / monitoring o 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. Take the first step toward a career that truly matters. At Fresenius Medical Care, every team member plays a vital role in improving the lives of patients with chronic kidney disease. We value your unique skills, your dedication to care, and your commitment to making a difference every single day. Requirements

• 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

• Role Model

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

• AUS Brighton - Clinic

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