**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 self-directed. + 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.