SUMMARY

Our client is a chain of hospitals with branches all over the country; are looking to employ a dialysis nurse to provide direct and individualized nursing care to patients based on the application of scientific nursing principles and general nursing care.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·       Primes dialyzer and bloodlines

·       Records patients’ medical information and vital signs

·       Readies dialysis equipment

·       Oversees the dialysis treatment from start to finish

·       Cannulates accesses

·       Demonstrates the ability to remove femoral shealths & administer medications, including thrombolytics

·       Cleans and dresses permanent and temporary catheters

·       Monitors patient and adjusts specialized equipment used on patients, and interprets and records information

·       Identifies irregular dialysis reactions and notifies appropriate medical team members

·       Secures blood works

·       Teaches patients and significant others how to manage their illness, by explaining: post-treatment home

·       care needs, diet/nutrition/exercise programs, self-administration of medication, if needed

·       Maintains medical inventory

·       Provides pre- and post-procedure care to patients within the Hemodialysis Unit

·       Performs other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting

KEY REQUIREMENTS AND SKILLS

·       Diploma/Degree in accredited nursing or medical field

·       2 years working experience as a dialysis nurse

·       Good work knowledge

·       Excellent communication and presentation skills

HOW TO APPLY

If you meet the above qualifications, skills and experience send CV to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Interviews will be carried out on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.