Dialysis Nurse at Ascentech Services Limited

Job Objective

• To provide high-quality, individualized, and holistic nursing care to patients undergoing dialysis treatment, ensuring patient safety, comfort, and clinical excellence in collaboration with the multidisciplinary medical team.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care to dialysis patients in accordance with established clinical standards and protocols.
• Manage and oversee the entire dialysis treatment process from patient admission and assessment through treatment completion and discharge.
• Monitor patients before, during, and after dialysis procedures, documenting observations and reporting abnormalities promptly.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments accurately and safely.
• Ensure strict adherence to infection prevention and control measures.
• Maintain patient safety and comfort throughout the dialysis procedure.
• Collaborate with the Head Nurse and Medical Officer in responding to medical emergencies within the dialysis center.
• Identify and escalate patient complications or adverse reactions during treatment.
• Assist in implementing emergency protocols and patient stabilization procedures when necessary.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and up-to-date patient records.
• Document treatment details, patient progress, observations, and nursing interventions in the hospital information system.
• Ensure confidentiality and security of patient information at all times.
• Coordinate and ensure accurate scheduling of dialysis sessions.
• Prepare dialysis equipment and treatment areas in accordance with operational and safety standards.
• Monitor the availability of consumables and report shortages promptly.
• Support the orientation, training, and development of newly recruited nursing staff.
• Participate in continuous professional development programs and clinical training sessions.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient care and operational efficiency.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Head Nurse or Management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (B.NSc)
• Valid registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Minimum of two (2) years post-registration nursing experience.
• Previous experience in dialysis, nephrology, intensive care, or related specialty areas is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated competence in dialysis procedures and patient management.
• Dialysis Patient Care
• Clinical Nursing Management
• Drug Administration and Medication Management
• Patient Assessment and Monitoring
• Emergency Response and Critical Care Support
• Counseling and Patient Education
• Diagnostic and Clinical Observation Skills
• Infection Prevention and Control
• Healthcare Service Management
• Electronic Medical Records (EMR) Management
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)