Clinical Nurse
Core
Deliver life-sustaining haemodialysis treatments and coordinate care for patients with chronic kidney disease in a clinical setting.
Role type
Senior clinical nurse (nephrology)
Builds
Safe, supportive dialysis care environment and patient health outcomes
Domain
Healthcare / Nephrology / Dialysis
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Advanced nephrology nursing skills, patient care coordination, staff mentorship, quality improvement, risk management, clinical research, policy review, interdisciplinary collaboration
Preferred skills
Nephrology nursing qualification, leadership in clinic management
Technologies
Therapy Data Management System (TDMS)
Responsibilities
Design and evaluate patient care plans, act as primary care coordinator, provide staff education and preceptorship, participate in quality improvement and infection control, liaise with nephrologists and allied health, maintain accurate medical records, deputise in higher-level positions
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management support