Responsibilities:

Supervises and performs direct patient care including but not limited to taking and monitoring vital signs, initiation and termination of dialysis, documentation, physical assessment of patients and patient treatments, taking and transcription of physician's orders, drawing and documentation of ordered laboratory work
Notes signs of trauma, patients general physical and emotional condition, review dialysis orders, documents observations in patient medical records
Analyses patient assessments, laboratory data and, when concerns are noted, brings issues to the attention of the physician
Communicates all emergencies, patient life-threatening complications and related incidents to supervisor.
Assesses patient and family learning readiness and provides appropriate information on renal disease, prescribed dialysis treatment, and medical regimen and its impact on the patient's state of health and well-being
Provides dialysis therapy, including but not limited to formulating dialysis plan per physician orders, weight and rate of ultrafiltration, verifying safety measures are in place and complied with, administering medications or other appropriate treatments, discontinuing dialysis according to established procedure, documenting all activity appropriately
Instructs patients on pre- and post-dialysis care
Administers patient quality care in a considerate, respectful manner
Participates in the development and implementation of the patient's short- and long-term plan of care and monthly progress note

Requirements:

Candidate must possess at least Diploma in Nursing or equivalent.
Preferably at least 2 Year(s) of working experience in the related field (dialysis) is required for this position, non-renal trained will also be considered - training will be provided.
Holds a valid SNB licence.

Working hours to be based on clinical roster.

Locations: Multiple Locations

Locum Staff Nurse (Home Care) - Flexible/East/Office Hours #HAO

Registered Nurse / Staff Nurse (Full-time/Locum)

Clinic Locum Enrolled/Staff Nurse