Clinical Nurse - Full time

Fresenius Medical Care; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care is seeking a Clinical Nurse for our Brighton Clinic in Australia. You will deliver haemodialysis treatments with precision, support patients and families, and work within a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality care in a safe environment.

The role requires Australian RN registration, current practising certificate, and a minimum of three years of relevant nursing experience. Nephrology qualifications are preferred and you will engage in ongoing professional

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with Australian registration.
• Minimum three years nursing experience in clinical setting.
• Nephrology nursing qualification or working towards it preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver haemodialysis treatments following APHRA standards.
• Provide patient and family education and support.
• Coordinate care with nephrologists and allied health team.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and safety programs.
• Maintain accurate patient records and confidentiality.

Skills

Nursing skills

Nephrology nursing

Clinical assessment

Communication

Education

Registered Nurse (Australia)

Nephrology nursing certification (preferred)

Tools

TDMS

Job description

At Fresenius Medical Care, Dialysis Nurses are the heartbeat of our patient care. In our dialysis centers, you’ll deliver life-sustaining treatments, build trusted relationships with patients and families, and work with cutting edge medical technology. You’ll bring clinical expertise and compassionate care together, helping patients live fuller, healthier lives. Join us as a Clinical Nurse in ourBrighton Clinic to do the best work of your career and make a profound social impact. Our nurses take pride in their precision, empathy, and teamwork. They don’t just perform treatments, they create a safe, supportive environment where every patient feels seen and cared for.

What you’ll achieve

As the Clinical Nurse, you are responsible to deliver patient centred care within the haemodialysis setting in accordance with organisational core values / standards of practice and codes and guidelines as set out by APHRA. Provides support to the State Manager / Dialysis Clinic Manager by participating in the clinical, management, education and quality activities of staff and patients within the clinic. This position will act as a senior team member, promoting the values, mission and goals of the clinic and company, constantly working towards their achievement.

You will:

• Utilises advanced nephrology nursing skills 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.
• Functions as the primary co-ordinator of care for a group of dialysis patients, collaborating with other health care providers in developing and implementing individualised plans of care.
• Responsible for own professional development. Participates in professional development activities, attending both internal and external education programs, to ensure maintenance and updating of professional knowledge and skills for clinical competence.
• Completes clinical and mandatory competencies annually
• Provides education and support to the patient and patient’s carers, to facilitate the attainment, maintenance and restoration of optimal health and well-being.
• Provides support and guidance to the level 1 registered nurses, enrolled nurses and PSA’s working within the facility and delivers care as part of a nursing team.
• Performs staff education and assessment, acting as a preceptor and role model as required.
• Provides education, support and guidance to any visitor in the clinic.
• 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).
• Understanding of the Quality improvement process and risk management obligations
• Participates in clinic management and business development by adopting a portfolio of responsibilities additional to direct patient care. This may include, but is not limited to the following:
• quality improvement co-ordination
• infection control promotion / monitoring
• occupational health and safety promotion / monitoring
• Co-ordination / delivery of staff education and professional development programs
• Clinical research projects
• Actively participates in the quality improvement process by reporting all incidents, hazards and opportunities for improvement.
• Participates in the review of organisational policies and procedures as required.
• Deputises in a higher-level position as appropriate and when requested.
• Liaise with Nephrologists and other members of the Allied Health Team.
• Maintains accurate patient information in medical records, including Therapy Data Management System (TDMS) and abides by confidentiality and Privacy Policy.

At Fresenius Medical Care, every team member plays a vital role in improving the lives of patients with chronic kidney disease. We value your unique skills, your dedication to care, and your commitment to making a difference every single day.

Requirements

• Registered as a general nurse with AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency)
• Current practising certificate.
• Minimum three years current relevant nursing experience
• Holds / working towards an approved nephrology nursing qualification
• Ability to continuously reflect on nursing practice and apply learning as appropriate.
• Demonstrated organisational, decision-making and problem‑solving skills, combined with the ability to be self‑directed.
• Computer literacy
• Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrated advanced clinical competence and expertise in nephrology nursing
• Demonstrated ability to effectively perform staff and patient education
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to operate within a multidisciplinary team
• Self‑motivated with an ability to work independently
• Role Model
• Requires rostered hours of work of minimum 60 hours per fortnight.

Location

• AUS Brighton - Clinic

Who we are

At Fresenius Medical Care, we believe in the life-changing power of care. Every day, our people make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients around the world. That’s why we put our team members at the heart of everything we do — empowering them with purpose, innovation, and support. If you're looking to grow your career in a place where your work truly matters, where advanced medical technology meets compassionate care, and where collaboration drives progress — we’re looking for you. Fresenius Medical Care is a global leader in dialysis and chronic kidney disease care, united by a shared commitment to improving patient outcomes and quality of life. Join us in building a healthier future — because caring takes all of us. Creating a future worth living. For Patients. Worldwide. Every day. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Creating a future worth living. For patients. Worldwide. Every day. Fresenius Medical Care is the world's leading provider of products and services for individuals with kidney disease of which approximately 4.5 million patients worldwide regularly undergo dialysis treatment. United by a shared purpose of creating a future worth living for chronically and critically ill people, we care for around 292,000 dialysis patients around the globe. In addition, we operate around 35 global production sites to provide products such as dialysis machines, dialyzers, and related disposables. We aim to continuously improve our patients’ quality of life by offering them high-quality products as well as innovative technologies and treatment concepts.