In-Demand General practitioner Jobs in Tuggeranong, Act

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
Role Model

Position requirement:

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

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