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