Registered Nurse

Posted:
8/15/2024, 11:24:12 PM

Location(s):
Gauteng, South Africa ⋅ Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

  • Admission of the patient into the acute or chronic treatment centre, recording and recapping of medical and surgical history
  • Obtain patient information and inform billing department according to unit protocol
  • Updating this information as the need arises according to unit protocol
  • Obtain a Dialysis Prescription from the treating Nephrologist or Physician
  • Ensure that the dialysis machine has been disinfected before use
  • Lining and priming of machines with correct consumables
  • Weighing the patient and calculating the dry weight and fluid removal
  • Monitoring and recording of baseline vital signs.
  • Carry out all procedures strictly in accordance with NephroCare Standard Good Dialysis Care (ZA-CI-09-03) and NephroCare Standard Hygiene and Infection Control (ZA-CI-09-04) and NephroCare Standard Water Concentrate and Dialysis Fluid for Haemodialysis and Related Therapies (ZA-CI-10-03)
  • Record and Report all patient data accurately using the Database Euclid and TDMS
  • Administration of prescribed medication as per doctor’s orders
  • Disinfect the machines as per protocol
  • Education of patient on renal disease aetiology and treatment modes, blood results, support services and dietary restrictions
  • Update all patient files frequently and document all incidents to ensure medico legal requirements are met
  • Stock ordering and control as delegated by the unit manager
  • Environmental safety and Infection control must be adhered
  • Comply with Immunization policy  
  • Comply with all FMC SOP’s
  • Any other duties assigned from time to time by the Clinic Head Nurse within the Scope of Practise of the Registered Nurse

1) Required training and education:

University degree or equivalent diploma Registered General Nurse diploma at SANC

2) Required personal competencies:

  • Respecting the integrity of the patient-physician relationship
  • Collaborating with care teams
  • Treating all patients with dignity and respect
  • Acting ethically, fairly, courteously, competently, and proactively
  • Treating patient safety as a priority
  • Complying with the law and our policy regarding adverse event reporting and product complaints

3) Other specialized knowledge, expertise and skills:

Functional knowledge

  • Knowledge of renal anatomy and physiology
  • Aetiology and Pathophysiology of the renal disease and treatment modalities
  • Clinical skills must include: Aseptic techniques, Infection control standards, Venepuncture, Vital sign monitoring, Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation.
  • Accurate, precise recording keeping, data capturing and monthly qualitative dialysis assessments , disinfection and maintenance record keeping.
  • Maintain a safe and comfortable environment
  • Keep the equipment, duty room and trolleys clean and stocked
  • Check daily the resuscitation trolley to ensure that it is in optimal working condition.
  • Administer blood products as per doctors’ orders, following protocol and record vital signs and report any adverse reaction