ZAF - Registered Nurse - Lesedi 2, Johannesburg

Summary

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Assist and improve the quality of life in patients with Chronic Kidney Disease

Treat and educate patients with Chronic Kidney Disease

Nursing competency in haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis

Nursing care according to individual scope of practice and quality operating practice according to Fresenius Medical Care

Respecting the integrity of the patient‑physician relationship

Treating all patients with dignity and respect

Collaborating with care team

Scope

Admission of the patient into the acute or chronic treatment centre, recording and recapping of medical and surgical history

Obtain patient information and inform billing department according to unit protocol

Updating this information as the need arises according to unit protocol

Obtain a dialysis prescription from the treating nephrologist or physician

Ensure that the dialysis machine has been disinfected before use

Lining and priming of machines with correct consumables

Weighing the patient and calculating the dry weight and fluid removal

Monitoring and recording of baseline vital signs

Carry out all procedures strictly in accordance with NephroCare Standard Good Dialysis Care (ZA-CI-09-03), NephroCare Standard Hygiene and Infection Control (ZA-CI-09-04) and NephroCare Standard Water Concentrate and Dialysis Fluid for Haemodialysis and Related Therapies (ZA-CI-10-03)

Record and report all patient data accurately using the Database Euclid and TDMS

Administration of prescribed medication as per doctor’s orders

Disinfect the machines as per protocol

Education of patient on renal disease aetiology and treatment modes, blood results, support services and dietary restrictions

Update all patient files frequently and document all incidents to ensure medico legal requirements are met

Stock ordering and control as delegated by the unit manager

Environmental safety and infection control must be adhered

Comply with immunization policy

Comply with all FMC SOP’s

Any other duties assigned from time to time by the Clinic Head Nurse within the scope of practice of the registered nurse

Required Training and Education

University degree or equivalent diploma; Registered General Nurse diploma at SANC

Required Personal Competencies

Respecting the integrity of the patient‑physician relationship

Collaborating with care teams

Treating all patients with dignity and respect

Acting ethically, fairly, courteously, competently, and proactively

Treating patient safety as a priority

Complying with the law and our policy regarding adverse event reporting and product complaints

Functional Knowledge

Knowledge of renal anatomy and physiology

Aetiology and pathophysiology of the renal disease and treatment modalities

Clinical skills must include aseptic techniques, infection control standards, venepuncture, vital sign monitoring, cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Accurate, precise recording keeping, data capturing and monthly qualitative dialysis assessments, disinfection and maintenance record keeping

Maintain a safe and comfortable environment

Keep the equipment, duty room and trolleys clean and stocked

Check daily the resuscitation trolley to ensure that it is in optimal working condition

Administer blood products as per doctors’ orders, following protocol and record vital signs and report any adverse reaction

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