At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver life-sustaining care and support to patients with chronic kidney disease.
- Company: Join Fresenius Medical Care, the world's largest dialysis provider.
- Benefits: Ongoing professional development, supportive team environment, and meaningful patient impact.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace welcoming diverse applicants from all backgrounds.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patients' lives while working autonomously.
- Qualifications: Registered nurse with AHPRA; renal experience preferred but training provided.
The predicted salary is between 64350 - 78650 $ per year.
As a Home Therapies Registered Nurse, you'll deliver life-sustaining care to patients with chronic kidney disease. You’ll work closely with a multidisciplinary team, provide dialysis treatments, monitor patient progress, and offer compassionate support that makes a real difference every single day. Renal experience desirable but not required as training will be provided.
Key Responsibilities
- Participates in the planning, delivery and evaluation of patient care within the hemodialysis clinical setting.
- Undertakes clinical/patient assessments pre, during and post dialysis treatment to evaluate effectiveness of care.
- Adheres to all FMC Policies and Work Instructions related to clinical and operation management.
- Reviews blood test results and reports to Medical Director any abnormalities.
- Educates patients on their diet, fluid, medications and blood pressure management to optimise their clinical outcomes.
- Motivates and encourages patient’s adjustment to chronic health disease.
- Monitors the water treatment system and fluid for dialysis to ensure provision of safe, quality dialysis therapies.
- Establishes an effective relationship with patients and maintains good communication with patients and relatives; and gives adequate support.
- Ensures/promotes a safe, secure and healthy working environment to staff and a comfortable, safe environment for visitors and patients.
- Ensures all equipment is clean, safe and in good working condition; and reports defects through appropriate channels.
- Maintains accurate patient information in medical records, including Therapy Data Management System (TDMS)/EuClid Clinical Information system and abides by confidentiality and Privacy Policy.
- Protects the rights of patients by adhering to Privacy Principles and providing an excellent standard of care.
- Actively participates in the quality improvement process by reporting all incidents, hazards and opportunities for improvement.
About You
- Registered as a general nurse with AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency) with a current practicing certificate.
- At least 2 years of renal experience.
- Understanding of the Quality improvement process and risk management obligations.
- Demonstrated clinical competence and expertise (or working towards) in nephrology nursing.
- Ability to continuously reflect on nursing practice and apply learning as appropriate.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to operate within a multidisciplinary team.
- Demonstrated organizational, decision-making and problem-solving skills, combined with the ability to be self-directed.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively perform staff and patient education.
- Knowledge of nursing, nephrology and other professional issues which impact on nursing practice within the specialty.
Why Join Us?
- Support patients to receive care closer to home.
- Work autonomously while being supported by a Senior nurse in region.
- Make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes and service growth.
- Ongoing professional development and learning opportunities.
- We welcome applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures - including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community and people living with disability.
Home Therapies Registered Nurse employer: Fresenius Medical Care
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