Registered Nurse at Fresenius Medical Care

North Lakes, Queensland, Australia

Fresenius Medical Care Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Part TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Healthcare, DialysisIndustries

Requirements

  • 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
  • (Desirable) Computer literacy
  • (Desirable) Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement initiatives

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

Skills

Registered Nurse
AHPRA
Haemodialysis
Nephrology Nursing
Patient Care
Quality Improvement
Risk Management
Clinical Competence
Effective Communication
Multidisciplinary Team
Therapy Data Management System
Privacy Principles
Workplace Health and Safety

Fresenius Medical Care

Provides dialysis and renal healthcare services

About Fresenius Medical Care

Fresenius Medical Care North America focuses on delivering high-quality healthcare services to individuals with kidney and other chronic conditions. The company operates a vast network of dialysis centers and outpatient labs for cardiac and vascular care, ensuring coordinated treatment for many patients across the continent. It stands out as the largest fully integrated renal company, providing not only dialysis services but also specialty pharmacy and laboratory services. Additionally, Fresenius manufactures and distributes a wide range of dialysis equipment, disposable products, and renal pharmaceuticals. The goal of Fresenius Medical Care is to enhance the quality of life for patients with chronic illnesses by providing comprehensive and accessible healthcare solutions.

Waltham, MassachusettsHeadquarters
1996Year Founded
$39.1MTotal Funding
LATE_VCCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
11-50Employees

Benefits

Professional Development Budget
Conference Attendance Budget
Flexible Work Hours

Risks

Increased competition from telehealth solutions like Philips' eCareManager 4.1.
Rising mental health challenges may impact FMCNA's employee productivity.
Virtual reality education may face adoption and accessibility challenges in rural areas.

Differentiation

FMCNA is the world's largest fully integrated renal company.
FMCNA offers a comprehensive line of dialysis equipment and renal pharmaceuticals.
FMCNA provides coordinated healthcare services at pivotal care points for chronic conditions.

Upsides

Telehealth market growth supports FMCNA's remote patient monitoring services.
Home dialysis market expansion aligns with FMCNA's patient-centric care approach.
AI integration enhances FMCNA's predictive analytics and personalized medicine capabilities.

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