Registered Nurse

Fresenius Medical Care · Johannesburg

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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
• Updating 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
• Weighing the patient and calculating the dry weight and fluid removal
• Monitoring and recording of baseline vital signs.
• Carry out all procedures strictly in accordance with NephroCare Standard

Good Dialysis Care (ZA-CI- 09-03) and 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

• Administration of prescribed medication as per doctor’s orders
• Disinfect the machines as per protocol
• Education of 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

• Stock ordering and control as delegated by the Clinic Head Nurse
• Environmental safety and Infection control must be adhered
• Comply with Immunization policy
• Comply with all FMC SOP’s
• Any other duties assigned from time to time by the Clinic Head Nurse within

the Scope of Practise of the Registered Nurse

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