Staff Nurse

Thanal; Kannur; Presencial; INR 300.000 - 540.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Thanal is seeking a Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) qualified nurse to join its dialysis unit in Kerala. The role involves pre-dialysis preparation, cannulation, and vigilant monitoring of patients undergoing dialysis, followed by post-dialysis care and patient education. Freshers to 1–3 years of experience are welcome.

Applicants must be registered with the State Nursing Council. You will work in a full-time capacity within a hospital dialysis setting, contributing to patient

Formación

• Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) from a recognized institution is required.
• Valid registration with the State Nursing Council is required.
• Experience: freshers to 1–3 years in a Dialysis Unit or Nephrology department is preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Pre-dialysis: record weight, vitals, and assess vascular access for patency and infection.
• During dialysis: cannulate access, monitor vitals and machine parameters, administer prescribed meds.
• Post-dialysis: disconnect patient, apply dressings, record post-dialysis vitals, and maintain documentation.
• Educate patients/families on fluid/dietary restrictions and home care of vascular access.

Conocimientos

Dialysis setup

Cannulation

Vital signs monitoring

Infection control

Emergency response

Educación

GNM Diploma

Herramientas

Dialysis machines

Descripción del empleo

• Industry Nonprofit Charitable Organizations
• Date Opened 01/11/2026
• Job Type Full time
• Work Experience 0-1 year
• Province Kerala
• Country India
• Postal Code 670592

Job Description

1. Pre-Dialysis Preparation

• Check and record patient pre-dialysis weight, blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
  
• Inspect and assess vascular access sites (AV fistula, grafts, or central venous catheters) for patency and signs of infection.
  
• Prime, calibrate, and set up the hemodialysis machine, blood tubing lines, and dialyzer according to doctor prescriptions and safety checks.
  

2. During Dialysis Treatment

• Cannulate vascular access or connect the patient safely to the dialysis machine.
  
• Monitor the patient's vitals, machine parameters, and ultrafiltration rates continuously throughout the session.
  
• Administer prescribed intra-dialysis medications, heparin, or saline as directed by the nephrologist.
  
• Identify and rapidly manage intra-dialysis complications such as drops in blood pressure (hypotension), nausea, vomiting, or muscle cramps.
  
• Safely disconnect the patient, apply proper pressure/dressings to access sites, and record post-dialysis weight and vitals.
  
• Clean, disinfect, and maintain dialysis equipment according to hospital infection-control guidelines.
  
• Maintain accurate electronic or physical nursing documentation of treatment sheets, fluid removal, and lab results.
  
• Educate patients and their families on fluid and dietary restrictions (e.g., sodium, potassium, and phosphorus management).
  
• Instruct patients on how to care for their vascular access at home and recognize early signs of infection or clotting.
  

Requirements

• Qualification: Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) from a recognized institution.
  
• Registration: Valid registration with the State Nursing Council.
  
• Experience: Typically ranges from freshers to 1–3 years of hands-on experience in a dedicated Dialysis Unit or Nephrology department (preferred by most hospitals).
  
• Key Skills: Dialysis machine setup and operation, vascular access cannulation, monitoring vital signs, strict infection control, and emergency response (handling hypotension or muscle cramps during sessions).