Staff Nurse

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

Descripción de la vacante

Thanal Trust in Kerala is seeking a qualified Dialysis Nurse to manage pre-dialysis preparation, cannulation, and post-dialysis care in a dedicated unit.

You will monitor vitals, operate dialysis equipment, educate patients and families on fluid and dietary restrictions, and ensure infection control and accurate records.

Ideal candidates hold an active GNM diploma, State Nursing Council registration, and 1–3 years in a dialysis setting, with a patient-centered approach.

Formación

• GNM diploma from a recognized institution.
• Registration with State Nursing Council.
• 1–3 years in a Dialysis Unit or Nephrology department.

Responsabilidades

• Pre-Dialysis: record vitals and assess vascular access.
• During: monitor patient, operate dialysis machinery, manage complications.
• Post: disconnect patient, apply dressings, maintain records.
• Education: teach fluid and dietary restrictions and home care.

Conocimientos

Dialysis setup

Vascular cannulation

Vital signs monitoring

Infection control

Emergency response

Educación

GNM Diploma

Herramientas

Dialysis machines

Descripción del empleo

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 patients 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.

3. Post-Dialysis & Patient Care

• 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.

4. Patient Education & Counseling

• 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).