Registered Nurse - FT & PT

Key Responsibiities: - 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. Desirable: - Nephrology nursing theory and practice. - Computer literacy. Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement initiatives.