Dialysis Nurse

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in dialysis or nephrology nursing (recent experience preferred).
  
• Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid practicing license.
  
• Knowledge of infection prevention, blood-borne pathogen control, and emergency dialysis procedures.
  
• Demonstrated proficiency in dialysis machine operation, vascular access cannulation, and water treatment monitoring.
  
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills in a multidisciplinary surgical environment.
  
• Ability to prioritize care, act decisively in emergencies, and maintain meticulous documentation.
  
• Flexibility regarding shift patterns and clinical areas.
  
• Experience mentoring or teaching junior staff is an advantage
  

Clinical & Dialysis Care

• Perform within standards of nursing care for dialysis patients, assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating individualized care programs.
  
• Maintain high standards of nursing care using a systematic, evidence-based approach.
  
• Be responsive to patients’ conditions and adjust care plans accordingly.
  

Dialysis Procedure Management

• Prepare dialysis delivery systems, dialysate baths, and dialyzers; ensure all mandatory machine alarm tests are completed.
  
• Cannulate vascular access (fistula, graft, or catheter) aseptically and monitor for complications.
  
• Assess, prepare, and care for dialysis catheters, applying sterile dressings and performing access surveillance for early signs of infection or failure.
  

Quality Control & Compliance

• Adhere to dialysis protocols, infection control procedures, and hospital policies.
  
• Maintain accurate patient records and ensure all documentation complies with hospital and regulatory standards.
  
• Participate in clinical audits, KPIs, and quality improvement activities.
  
• Support hospital accreditation processes and comply with all defined standards and procedures.
  

Safety Management

• Promote patient safety, including infection prevention and blood-borne pathogen precautions.
  
• Identify and report clinical or operational risks in the dialysis unit.
  
• Take immediate action in emergencies and respond to adverse events during dialysis treatment.
  
• Ensure all dialysis equipment, consumables, and medications are checked, functional, and safe to use.
  

Communication & Coordination

• Collaborate with nephrologists, multidisciplinary teams, patients, and families throughout dialysis care.
  
• Provide structured clinical handovers to relevant healthcare providers.
  
• Address patient concerns and questions about dialysis treatment, medications, and home care.
  
• Maintain consistent communication with the Dialysis Unit Manager regarding patient care, workflow, and operational issues.
  

Problem-Identification & Escalation

• Identify changes in patient condition or potential complications early during dialysis.
  
• Take appropriate initial action within scope of practice.
  
• Escalate complex or high-risk cases promptly to the Dialysis Unit Manager or relevant physician.