About this role
Patient Care
- Participates in the planning, delivery and evaluation of patient care within the haemodialysis 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 report to Medical Director of 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 CHD − Monitors the water treatment system and fluid for dialysis to ensure provision of safe, quality dialysis therapies
- Establish an effective relationship with patients and maintain good communication with patients and relatives; and give adequate support.
- Ensures/promotes a safe, secure and healthy working environment to staff and a comfortable, safe environment for visitors and patients as detailed in the IPC and environment policies
- Ensure all equipment is clean, safe and in good working condition; and report 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
Professional Development of Self
- Assume responsibility for own professional competence by demonstrates willingness to evaluate own nursing practice – include complete of annual clinical competencies assessment.
- Participate in continuing education programs to gain current knowledge of development.
- Use staff ‘performance review’ constructively for personal and professional development.
- Maintain a professional image among colleagues and public.
- Comply with required dress code
- Assume responsibility for own professional competence by demonstrates willingness to evaluate own nursing practice – include complete of annual clinical competencies assessment.
- Participate in continuing education programs to gain current knowledge of development.
- Use staff ‘performance review’ constructively for personal and professional development.
- Maintain a professional image among colleagues and public.
- Comply with required dress code