Our client in the Medical Industry is urgently looking for a Registered Nurse to be based at Cape Gate.Unit/ Patient CareEnsure optimal patient dialysis for each day.Machines are to be primed on patient arrival.Undertake a comprehensive and accurate nursing assessment on patient arrival for dialysis regarding vital data, pre and post weights and clinical appearance.Contribute to care planning, involving patients and demonstrates an understanding of patients' rights to make informed treatment decisions.Ensure documentation is current, accurate, and timely. Maintain confidentiality with a legal and ethical framework relating to patient care.Ensure that medication is administered, as prescribed by the doctor.Evaluate patient's progress toward expected outcomes, including treatments and health education, in collaboration with the patient and health care team.Take appropriate nursing actions in emergency situations and other situations that may compromise patient safety.Contribute, support and teach colleagues to enhance professional development.Ensure each patient feels comfortable with the process at all times.Ensure that all pre and post observations are conducted and recorded.Take bloods according to SOP as per monthly requirement, Dr's request/prescription.Document observations on an hourly basis (if patient is unstable or not well, half hourly).Ensure that the patient is satisfied with the treatment they have received before they leave.Ensure that the machines are cleaned and sterilised after completion of each treatment and before another treatment begins (as per protocol).Any problems or inconsistencies with equipment or patient care should be brought to the Unit Manager or Shift leader's attention immediately.Adhere to infection control policies.For highly contagious diseases, one renal nurse should treat only that patient who has the highly contagious disease for that day.Staff working in the chronic unit should assist in acute dialysis upon request.Staff on call for acute dialysis must assist in the chronic unit, if there are no acute patients requiring treatment.Record all doctors' orders and when telephonic orders get a witness to co-sign.Promote all different modes of dialysis CHD, CAPD and APD.You are required to also assist with cleaning the machines, making the beds, changing the linen, cleaning the unit and other duties related to this, when needed, so that our unit and work is of the highest standard.Assist with patient home visits and patient training and education.Desired SkillsDialysisNephrologyChronic
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