Clinical and Patient Services

Enrolled Nurse

Address: 122 Casuarina Street, Katherine, NT 850, Australia

Job ID: R0210589

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As a Clinic Manager at Fresenius Medical Care, you’ll manage the daily operations of our outpatient centers. More importantly, you’ll be the key driver in carrying out our mission: To deliver superior care that improves the quality of life of every patient, every day, setting the standard by which others in the health care industry are judged. This is accomplished by hiring, developing and inspiring a multi-disciplinary team, collaborating with physicians, tracking and delivering superior patient outcomes and monitoring regulatory and safety requirements. Strong management skills are required and prior direct patient care experience is needed for occasions when the team needs a helping hand.

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Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) at Fresenius Medical Care support and collaborate with RNs to provide dialysis treatment to several patients at a time while maintaining the functionality of the clinic. This involves prepping and testing equipment, reviewing treatment sheets, and opening the clinic at 4am for first shift. PCTs have a combination of technical skills and genuine passion needed to develop deep relationships with patients and improve their quality of life. Qualified candidates have prior customer service, healthcare and direct patient care experience, and will have the opportunity to learn the discipline of dialysis.

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Fresenius Medical Care nurses are on the front line of patient care, improving the quality of life of every patient, every day. That means providing dialysis care to 10-12 patients at any given time, and collaborating with our multi-disciplinary team to deliver a unique care plan to each one of them. This role is all about relationships and the bond you’ll create with patients and their families. Prior dialysis nursing experience is helpful, but many successful candidates come from a background in ICU, PCU and/or surgery.

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Inpatient RNs at Fresenius Medical Care perform dialysis treatments on an acute patient population in a hospital setting, including ICU, ER, Rehab, and Med/Surg units. What makes this role truly unique is the level of autonomy you’ll enjoy. Inpatient nurses are specifically accountable for administering and assessing each patient’s treatment plan. And because dialysis is a critical treatment for many hospital procedures and health conditions, you’ll have the opportunity to work with a wide variety of patients. Ideal candidates possess leadership skills and independence needed to make quick decisions in a fast-paced environment. Must be capable of educating patients and providing exceptional customer service to our partners. Six months to one year of dialysis experience or some form of critical care nursing experience are also required.

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Job Description

Essential:  

  • Registered as an Endorsed Enrolled Nurse with AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner   Regulation Agency)
  • Current practicing certificate
  • Must have Medication Endorsement
  • Adhere to ANMC National Competency Standards
  • 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 organisational, decision-making and problem-solving skills, combined with the ability to be self-directed within scope of practice.
  • 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.
  • Knowledge of infection control / hygiene principles and implementation of this knowledge into daily practice.
  • Understanding of the Quality improvement process and risk management obligations
  • Knowledge of work health and safety.
  • Basic computer literacy and office skills.
  • Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement initiatives
  • Self-motivated with an ability to work independently

Desirable:

  • Nephrology nursing theory and practice

Key Responsibilities

  • Participates in the design, planning, delivery and evaluation of patient care within the haemodialysis clinical setting in consultation with the Registered Nurse.
  • Performs patient assessment and provides dialysis therapy to patients receiving guidance and support from registered nursing staff as required.
  • Cannulation and delivery of Haemodialysis treatments.
  • Administer dialysis related medication.
  • Organise referrals and conduct tests under direction, performing technical function within certain areas, e.g. BGL.
  • Advanced patient assessment to include the use of Blood Temperature Monitoring, Blood Volume Monitoring and Online Clearance Monitoring.
  • Educate, inform, council and support patients and families on general and clinical information relevant to patients care as directed by the Dialysis Clinic Manager.
  • Management of a portfolio within the Nursing team i.e. Access management.
  • Participates in quality activities for service improvement, clinical research and nursing policy/procedure development and review, utilising evidence and best practice principles.
  • Cleans exterior of dialysis machines, patient chairs and over-bed tables as per clinic procedure
  • Sets up dialysis machines as per procedure.
  • Performs general observations of patient and machine during dialysis sessions.
  • Attends to the re-stocking of consumables in the stock room and trolley/s as required for daily operation of the Centre.
  • Coordinates collection of blood samples by pathology lab, help spin blood before collection.
  • Ensures/promotes a safe, secure and healthy working environment as detailed in the Workplace Health and Safety policy (FMEAU-28).
  • Engages in internal and external in-service activities to enhance / maintain

           skills and knowledge.

  • Maintains accurate patient information in medical records, including Therapy Data Management System (TDMS) and abides by confidentiality and Privacy Policy.

Essential:  

  • Registered as an Endorsed Enrolled Nurse with AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner   Regulation Agency)
  • Current practicing certificate
  • Must have Medication Endorsement
  • Adhere to ANMC National Competency Standards
  • 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 organisational, decision-making and problem-solving skills, combined with the ability to be self-directed within scope of practice.
  • 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.
  • Knowledge of infection control / hygiene principles and implementation of this knowledge into daily practice.
  • Understanding of the Quality improvement process and risk management obligations
  • Knowledge of work health and safety.
  • Basic computer literacy and office skills.
  • Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement initiatives
  • Self-motivated with an ability to work independently

Desirable:

  • Nephrology nursing theory and practice

Success Profile

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Success Profile

What makes a successful member of our team? Check out the top traits we are looking for and see if you have the right mix.

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Success Profile

What makes a successful member of our team? Check out the top traits we are looking for and see if you have the right mix.

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Success Profile

What makes a successful member of our team? Check out the top traits we are looking for and see if you have the right mix.

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“I successfully completed the RN program and went on to hold the position of Staff RN, Charge Nurse, and finally Clinical Manager.”
Rosalyn,
Clinical Manager
“Every day I walk in I am changing lives for the better and working to inspire my patients.”
Andrew,
Patient Care Technician
“I am a member of an outstanding team that helps patients gain more control, achieve tangible goals, and live better lives.”
Tony,
Outpatient Services RN
“My goal is to make sure that our patients keep their mobility and quality of life. This goal is really personal for me. My own father always had really bad vasculature in his leg and never had access to the kind of care we offer — eventually he lost blood flow and mobility. Knowing what he went through makes me even more committed to our mission.”
Warren J.
Azura Regional Vice President

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