TRAFFIC Gauteng

Registered Nurse

Fresenius Medical Care

Job Description

Responsibilities
  • Admission of the patient into the acute or chronic treatment centre, recording and recapping of medical and surgical history.
  • Obtain patient information and inform billing department according to unit protocol.
  • Update this information as the need arises according to unit protocol.
  • Obtain a Dialysis Prescription from the treating Nephrologist or Physician.
  • Ensure that the dialysis machine has been disinfected before use.
  • Lining and priming of machines with correct consumables.
  • Weigh the patient and calculate the dry weight and fluid removal.
  • Monitor and record baseline vital signs.
  • Carry out all procedures strictly in accordance with NephroCare Standard Good Dialysis Care (ZA-CI-09-03), NephroCare Standard Hygiene and Infection Control (ZA-CI-09-04), and NephroCare Standard Water Concentrate and Dialysis Fluid for Haemodialysis and Related Therapies (ZA-CI-10-03).
  • Record and report all patient data accurately using the Database Euclid and TDMS.
  • Administer prescribed medication as per doctor's orders.
  • Disinfect the machines as per protocol.
  • Educate the patient on renal disease aetiology and treatment modes, blood results, support services, and dietary restrictions.
  • Update all patient files frequently and document all incidents to ensure medico legal requirements are met.
  • Manage stock ordering and control as delegated by the Clinic Head Nurse.
  • Adhere to environmental safety and infection control protocols.
  • Comply with the Immunization policy.
  • Comply with all FMC SOPs.
  • Perform any other duties assigned from time to time by the Clinic Head Nurse within the scope of practice of the Registered Nurse.

About This Role

Career insights for Nurse Practitioners positions

Salary Benchmark
R26,634/month
R21,761 to R35,155/month
Source: WageIndicator ZAR data
Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.
Key Skills for This Role
Active Listening Complex Problem Solving Critical Thinking Reading Comprehension Active Learning
Common Technologies
eClinicalWorks V12 Epic EHR 3M CodeComplete Microsoft PowerPoint 365 Microsoft Edge Google Chrome Microsoft Excel 365