Clinical Nurse

Role Definition
Position Title: Registered Nurse Level 2 – Clinical Nurse – Grade 3 – Nurse 3
Reports to (position): Dialysis Clinic Manager

Primary purpose of the role:
Responsible to deliver patient centred care within the haemodialysis setting in accordance with organisational core values / standards of practice and codes and guidelines as set out by APHRA. Provides support to the State Manager / Dialysis Clinic Manager by participating in the clinical, management, education and quality activities of staff and patients within the clinic. This position will act as a senior team member, promoting the values, mission and goals of the clinic and company, constantly working towards their achievement.

Key Responsibilities

1. Utilises advanced nephrology nursing skills in the design, planning delivery and evaluation of patient care within the haemodialysis clinical setting.
2. Protects the rights of patients by adhering to Privacy Principles and providing an excellent standard of care.
3. Functions as the primary co-ordinator of care for a group of dialysis patients, collaborating with other health care providers in developing and implementing individualised plans of care.
4. Responsible for own professional development. Participates in professional development activities, attending both internal and external education programs, to ensure maintenance and updating of professional knowledge and skills for clinical competence.
5. Completes clinical and mandatory competencies annually.
6. Provides education and support to the patient and patient's carers, to facilitate the attainment, maintenance and restoration of optimal health and well-being.
7. Provides support and guidance to the level 1 registered nurses, enrolled nurses and PSA's working within the facility and delivers care as part of a nursing team.
8. Performs staff education and assessment, acting as a preceptor and role model as required.
9. Provides education, support and guidance to any visitor in the clinic.
10. Ensures/promotes a safe, secure and healthy working environment to staff and a comfortable, safe environment for visitors and patients as detailed in the Workplace Health and Safety policy (FMEAU-28).
11. Understanding of the Quality improvement process and risk management obligations.
12. Participates in clinic management and business development by adopting a portfolio of responsibilities additional to direct patient care. This may include, but is not limited to the following:
    1. Quality improvement co-ordination.
    2. Infection control promotion / monitoring.
    3. Occupational health and safety promotion / monitoring.
    4. Co-ordination / delivery of staff education and professional development programs.
    5. Clinical research projects.
13. Actively participates in the quality improvement process by reporting all incidents, hazards and opportunities for improvement.
14. Participates in the review of organisational policies and procedures as required.
15. Deputises in a higher-level position as appropriate and when requested.
16. Liaise with Nephrologists and other members of the Allied Health Team.
17. Maintains accurate patient information in medical records, including Therapy Data Management System (TDMS) and abides by confidentiality and Privacy Policy.

Competencies (attitude, skills, typical qualifications & experience)

Essential:

1. Registered as a general nurse with AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency).
2. Current practising certificate.
3. Minimum three years current relevant nursing experience.
4. Holds / working towards an approved nephrology nursing qualification.
5. Ability to continuously reflect on nursing practice and apply learning as appropriate.
6. Demonstrated organisational, decision-making and problem solving skills, combined with the ability to be self-directed.
7. Computer literacy.
8. Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement initiatives.
9. Demonstrated advanced clinical competence and expertise in nephrology nursing.
10. Demonstrated ability to effectively perform staff and patient education.
11. Effective communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to operate within a multidisciplinary team.
12. Self-motivated with an ability to work independently.

Position requirement:
Requires rostered hours of work of minimum 60 hours per fortnight.

Other Details

Notes:
The above specification is designed to be comprehensive; however there will be times when the Job holder will be required to undertake tasks that are not covered. Should they be asked to undertake any of these tasks, they should be given appropriate instructions and assistance by the manager. This document is therefore not intended to limit the job holder's task and responsibilities in any way.

The Job Description is a generic definition of the job functions, its role and tasks and a relative position within the organization. The process of definition has to be primarily undertaken by the Director of Nursing in consultation with the HR Department. This form will be used to advise new employees on their role. It will also be used for Performance Review purposes.

The Job descriptions will assist in relative assessment of roles across the Company. Matching individual employee profiles with Job Description will assist in establishing training needs and potential for growth and therefore assist in HR development.

This is a description of the key result areas for this role at this moment in time, and as our organisation grows and changes, and as the incumbent develops in the role, the key result areas will also change and develop.

Reference:
http://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/Codes-and-Guidelines.aspx#professionalboundaries
Workplace Health and Safety policy (FMEAU-28)