Dialysis Nurse at Ascentech Services Limited

Ascentech Services Limited is the most sought-after Human Resource Solution Provider with its Head Office in Lagos, Nigeria. We have a reputation for satisfying and surpassing clients expectations through our core offerings: Recruitment and Selection, Outsourcing, Training and Development. To accomplish these we leverage on creating and managing change in organizations by improving efficiency through our proven and dynamic HR solutions.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Dialysis Nurse

Location: Rivers
Employment Type: Full-time

Role Overview

• The Dialysis Nurse provides clinical and holistic care for patients undergoing dialysis treatment.
• The role involves delivering evidence-based care, monitoring patient conditions, and working independently or within a multidisciplinary team to ensure high standards of patient care.

Key Responsibilities
Clinical Care:

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care for dialysis patients.
• Monitor patient condition, vital signs, laboratory results, and vascular access.
• Administer dialysis-related medications as prescribed.
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans and lifestyle management.

Dialysis Procedure Management:

• Prepare dialysis equipment and ensure machine safety checks are completed.
• Cannulate vascular access (fistula, graft, or catheter) and monitor for complications.
• Monitor patients during dialysis and respond to treatment reactions.
• Conduct post-dialysis assessments and document treatment details.
• Maintain dialysis machines and support water quality monitoring.

Quality & Compliance:

• Follow infection control guidelines and dialysis protocols.
• Maintain accurate and compliant patient documentation.
• Participate in clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives.

Safety Management:

• Promote patient safety and infection prevention practices.
• Identify and report clinical risks or incidents.
• Respond to emergencies during dialysis treatment.

Communication & Coordination:

• Work with nephrologists and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Provide clear clinical handovers and patient updates.
• Address patient questions regarding treatment and care.

Documentation & Reporting:

• Accurately record patient assessments, treatments, and outcomes.
• Complete incident reports and maintain proper medical records.

Continuous Improvement:

• Participate in training, audits, and professional development.
• Support learning and mentoring of junior staff where applicable.

Requirements
Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid practicing license.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in dialysis or nephrology nursing.
• Knowledge of infection control and dialysis procedures.
• Experience operating dialysis equipment and managing vascular access.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work flexible shifts.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.