There are currently FT and PT Registered Nurse Level 1 / Level 2 Positions
available in our Brighton Clinic.
Key Responsibilities
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Participates in the design, planning, delivery and evaluation of patient care within the haemodialysis clinical setting.
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Protects the rights of patients by adhering to Privacy Principles and providing an excellent standard of care.
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Responsible for own professional development and provides education to colleagues, patients and visitors.
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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).
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Actively participates in the quality improvement process by reporting all incidents, hazards and opportunities for improvement.
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Completes clinical and mandatory competencies annually Performs defined management functions when required.
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Maintains accurate patient information in medical records, including Therapy Data Management System (TDMS) and abides by confidentiality and Privacy Policy
Registered Nurse Level 2:
In addition to the duties of an RN L1, an Employee at this level is required to:
provide support, direction, orientation and education to RN L1s, EN', and AINs;
act as a role model in the provision of holistic care to patients in the haemodialysis setting;
be responsible for planning and coordinating services relating to a particular group of patients in the haemodialysis setting, as delegated by the Dialysis Clinical Manager; and
participate in quality assurance programs and policy development within the haemodialysis setting.
Essential Competencies:
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Registered as a general nurse with AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency) Current practising certificate.
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Understanding of the Quality improvement process and risk management obligations
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Demonstrated clinical competence and expertise (or working towards) in nephrology nursing.
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Ability to continuously reflect on nursing practice and apply learning as appropriate.
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Effective communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to operate within a multidisciplinary team.
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Demonstrated organisational, decision-making and problem-solving skills, combined with the ability to be self-directed.
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Demonstrated ability to effectively perform staff and patient education.
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Knowledge of nursing, nephrology and other professional issues which impact on nursing practice within the specialty.
Desirable:
- Nephrology nursing theory and practice.
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Computer literacy.
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Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement initiatives.
