Job Description
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Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement initiatives.
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Desirable:
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Nephrology nursing theory and practice.
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Computer literacy.
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Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement initiatives.
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Key Responsibilities:
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Participates in the design, planning, delivery and evaluation of patient care within the hemodialysis clinical setting.
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Protects the rights of patients by adhering to Privacy Principles and providing an excellent standard of care.
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Responsible for own professional development and provides education to colleagues, patients and visitors.
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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).
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Actively participates in the quality improvement process by reporting all incidents, hazards and opportunities for improvement.
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Completes clinical and mandatory competencies annually
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Performs defined management functions when required.
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Maintains accurate patient information in medical records, including Therapy Data Management System (TDMS) and abides by confidentiality and Privacy Policy.



Competencies (attitude, skills, typical qualifications & experience)
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Essential Competencies:
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Registered as a general nurse with AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency).
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Current practicing certificate.
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Understanding of the Quality improvement process and risk management obligations
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Demonstrated clinical competence and expertise (or working towards) in nephrology nursing.
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Ability to continuously reflect on nursing practice and apply learning as appropriate.
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Effective communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to operate within multidisciplinary team.
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Demonstrated organizational, decision‐making and problem‐solving skills, combined with the ability to be self‐directed.
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Demonstrated ability to effectively perform staff and patient education.
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Knowledge of nursing, nephrology and other skilled issues which impact on nursing practice within the specialty.
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Proven experience working within a
Renal/Haemodialysis
environment, with demonstrated knowledge of dialysis treatment processes and renal patient care.
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📌 Registered Nurse (Adelaide)
🏢 Fresenius Medical Care
📍 Adelaide