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