Staff Nurse

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