Desirable:  

• Nephrology nursing theory and practice.  

• Computer literacy.  

• Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement initiatives.  

Key Responsibilities:
Participates 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.  

• Responsible for own professional development and provides education to colleagues, patients and visitors.  

• 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).  

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

• Completes clinical and mandatory competencies annually Performs defined management functions when required.  

• 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 practising certificate.  

• Understanding of the Quality improvement process and risk management obligations  

• Demonstrated clinical competence and expertise (or working towards) in nephrology nursing.  

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

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

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

• Demonstrated ability to effectively perform staff and patient education.  

• Knowledge of nursing, nephrology and other professional issues which impact on nursing practice within the specialty.