Fresenius Medical Care North America Registered Nurse in Stirling, AustraliaRegistered NurseReports to (position): Dialysis Clinic ManagerPrimary Purpose of the Role:Responsible for delivering patient-centered care within the hemodialysis setting in accordance with organizational core values, standards of practice, and codes and guidelines as set out by APHRA. To provide support to the Management Team by participating in the clinical, management, education, and quality activities of staff and patients within the clinic.Key Responsibilities:Participates in the design, planning, delivery, and evaluation of patient care within the hemodialysis 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 for 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.Competencies (attitude, skills, typical qualifications & experience):Registered as a general nurse with AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency).Current practicing 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 organizational, 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 that impact nursing practice within the specialty.Nephrology nursing theory and practice.Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement initiatives.
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