Clinical Nurse Specialist

Job Summary:

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Role Overview:

This role involves delivering patient-centred care within the haemodialysis setting, adhering to organisational core values and standards of practice. The Clinical Nurse will provide support to the State Manager/Dialysis Clinic Manager by participating in clinical, management, education and quality activities.

Key Responsibilities:

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• Utilise advanced nephrology nursing skills in the design, planning, delivery and evaluation of patient care.">
• Protect patient rights by adhering to Privacy Principles and providing an excellent standard of care.">
• Function as the primary coordinator of care for a group of dialysis patients, collaborating with other healthcare providers to develop individualised plans of care.">
• Responsible for own professional development, attending both internal and external education programs to ensure maintenance and updating of professional knowledge and skills.">
• Complete clinical and mandatory competencies annually.">
• Provide education and support to patients and their carers to facilitate optimal health and well-being.">
• Support and guide level 1 registered nurses, enrolled nurses and PSA's working within the facility and deliver care as part of a nursing team.">
• Perform staff education and assessment, acting as a preceptor and role model as required.">
• Provide education, support and guidance to visitors in the clinic.">
• Ensure a safe, secure and healthy working environment for staff and a comfortable, safe environment for visitors and patients.">
• Understand the Quality Improvement process and risk management obligations.">

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• Participate in clinic management and business development by adopting a portfolio of responsibilities additional to direct patient care.">
• Coordinate quality improvement initiatives and monitor infection control, occupational health and safety and staff education programs.">
• Collaborate with Nephrologists and other members of the Allied Health Team to promote quality care.">
• Maintain accurate patient information in medical records and abide by confidentiality and Privacy Policy.">

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• Demonstrate commitment to quality improvement initiatives and maintain up-to-date knowledge and skills through professional development activities.">
• Deputise in a higher-level position as appropriate and when requested.">
• Liaise with multidisciplinary teams to achieve organisational goals.">

Essential Requirements:

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

Working Arrangements:

This is a full-time position requiring rostered hours of work of minimum 60 hours per fortnight.

What We Offer:

We offer a dynamic and supportive work environment that promotes professional growth and development.

About Us:

We are committed to delivering high-quality patient care and promoting a culture of excellence in our organisation.

Contact Information:

Please do not contact us about this job description. It is only for informational purposes.