Registered Nurse

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. Provide support to the Management Team by participating in clinical, management, education, and quality activities for staff and patients within the clinic.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in the design, planning, delivery, and evaluation of patient care within the haemodialysis clinical setting.
• Protect the rights of patients by adhering to Privacy Principles and providing an excellent standard of care.
• Be responsible for own professional development and provide education to colleagues, patients, and visitors.
• Ensure and promote a safe, secure, and healthy working environment for staff and a comfortable environment for visitors and patients as detailed in the Workplace Health and Safety policy (FMEAU‑28).
• Actively participate in the quality improvement process by reporting all incidents, hazards, and opportunities for improvement.
• Complete clinical and mandatory competencies annually.
• Perform defined management functions when required.
• Maintain 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) and current practising certificate.
• Understanding of the quality improvement process and risk management obligations.
• Demonstrated clinical competence and expertise (or working toward) in nephrology nursing.
• Ability to continuously reflect on nursing practice and apply learning as appropriate.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, including ability to operate within a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated organisational, decision‑making, and problem‑solving skills, combined with the ability to be self‑directed.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively perform staff and patient education.
• Knowledge of nursing, nephrology, and other professional issues that impact nursing practice within the specialty.
• Desirable: Nephrology nursing theory and practice.
• Desirable: Computer literacy.
• Desirable: Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement initiatives.

Additional Details

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 tasks and responsibilities in any way.

Reference

Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia – Guidelines; Workplace Health and Safety policy (FMEAU‑28).

About Fresenius Medical Care

Fresenius Medical Care is the world’s leading provider of products and services for individuals with kidney disease. We care for around 292,000 dialysis patients worldwide and operate 35 global production sites to provide dialysis machines, dialyzers, and related disposables. Our mission is to continuously improve our patients’ quality of life by offering high‑quality products, innovative technologies, and treatment concepts.

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