RN Level 1 Year 8 WA

Last Review By Whom Next Review Version Locations 26-06- 2025 Sharleen Smith - HR Coordinator June 2029 V4 Fresenius Medical Care Intranet – Region – Aust & NZ / ANZ HR Role Definition Position Title: Registered Nurse – Level 1 – Grade 2 – Nurse 2 Reports to (position): Dialysis Clinic Manager Primary purpose of the role: Responsible to deliver patient centered care within the haemodialysis setting in accordance with organisational core values / standards of practice and codes and guidelines as set out by APHRA. To provide support to the Management Team by participating in the clinical, management, education and quality activities of staff and patients within the clinic. Key Responsibilities • Participates in the design, planning, delivery and evaluation of patient care within the haemodialysis clinical setting. • Protects the rights of patients by adhering to Privacy Principles and providing an excellent standard of care. • Responsible for own professional development and provides education to colleagues, patients and visitors. • 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). • Actively participates in the quality improvement process by reporting all incidents, hazards and opportunities for improvement. • Completes clinical and mandatory competencies annually Performs defined management functions when required. • 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: • Registered as a general nurse with AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency) Current practising certificate. • Understanding of the Quality improvement process and risk management obligations • Demonstrated clinical competence and expertise (or working towards) in nephrology nursing. • Ability to continuously reflect on nursing practice and apply learning as appropriate. • Effective communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to operate within a multidisciplinary team. • Demonstrated organisational, decision-making and problem-solving skills, combined with the ability to be selfdirected. • Demonstrated ability to effectively perform staff and patient education. • Knowledge of nursing, nephrology and other professional issues which impact on nursing practice within the specialty. Desirable: • Nephrology nursing theory and practice. • Computer literacy. • Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement initiatives. Last Review By Whom Next Review Version Locations 26-06- 2025 Sharleen Smith - HR Coordinator June 2029 V4 Fresenius Medical Care Intranet – Region – Aust & NZ / ANZ HR 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: • Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia - Guidelines • Workplace Health and Safety policy (FMEAU-28)