Nephrology Dialysis Nurse – Patient Care & Quality

CH01 CHE Fresenius Medical Care (Schweiz) AG; Canberra; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care Australia is seeking a registered nurse with nephrology expertise to join our haemodialysis team. You will participate in patient care planning, education and safety within a multidisciplinary environment.

The successful candidate will hold current AHPRA registration and a practising certificate, with a commitment to quality improvement and patient-centred care across all shifts.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with AHPRA registration.
• Current practising certificate.
• Understanding of quality improvement processes and risk management obligations.
• Clinical nephrology nursing competence (or working towards).
• Ability to reflect on nursing practice and apply learning.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills within a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated organisational, decision-making and problem-solving skills; self-directed.
• Ability to educate staff and patients.
• Knowledge of nephrology nursing issues affecting practice.

Responsibilities

• Participates in design, planning, delivery and evaluation of patient care within the haemodialysis setting.
• Protects patient rights by adhering to Privacy Principles and delivering high-quality care.
• Responsible for own professional development and provides education to colleagues, patients and visitors.
• Ensures a safe, secure and healthy working environment for staff and visitors per policy.
• Actively participates in quality improvement by reporting incidents, hazards and opportunities for improvement.
• Completes clinical and mandatory competencies annually.
• Performs defined management functions when required.
• Maintains accurate patient information in TDMS and complies with confidentiality and Privacy Policy.

Skills

AHPRA registered nurse

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Patient education

Education

Nursing qualification with AHPRA registration

Current practising certificate

Tools

TDMS

Job description

Fresenius Medical Care Australia is seeking a registered nurse with nephrology expertise to join our haemodialysis team. You will participate in patient care planning, education and safety within a multidisciplinary environment.

The successful candidate will hold current AHPRA registration and a practising certificate, with a commitment to quality improvement and patient-centred care across all shifts.