Competencies (Attitude, Skills, Typical Qualifications & Experience)
Essential:
- 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.
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