Proximity Healthcare, the UK’s premium nurse healthcare employment and recruitment agency, is looking for nephrology and dialysis nurse agency workers in Northampton. We offer competitive compensation, flexible scheduling and shifts, and great opportunities for career progression. Plus, our service is completely free for nurses– our network of employers pays for the complete cost of recruitment.
The prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is on the rise. This is due to several factors, including diabetes, high blood pressure, and obesity. As CKD progresses, it can eventually lead to kidney failure, requiring dialysis treatment. With more people developing CKD, there’s a greater need for nurses specializing in kidney care. Plus, an ageing population means more people are at risk of developing kidney problems. Older adults are more likely to have chronic health conditions that can damage the kidneys. This growing demographic translates to a higher number of patients who will need dialysis treatments, and therefore more nurses to administer that care. Thus, there are more patients needing dialysis than there are qualified nurses to provide it. This high demand creates a stable job market with good opportunities for nephrology and dialysis nurses.
One nurse on Reddit said “I loved working dialysis. Knowing how my day was going to be, the set hours, getting to know my patients. Then really perfecting dialysis knowledge was just so fun to me.”
What do you need to be a dialysis nurse?
Understanding the principles of hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis is essential. This includes operating dialysis machines, monitoring blood work and vital signs during treatment, and identifying and responding to potential complications. Dialysis patients require vascular access for treatment. Dialysis nurses need to be skilled in assessing and caring for these access points, such as fistula or catheter sites.
As you know, dialysis treatment can significantly impact a patient’s fluid balance and electrolytes. Dialysis nurses need a strong understanding of these systems and how to maintain them through treatment. Chronic kidney disease and dialysis can be physically and emotionally challenging for patients. Dialysis nurses need to be compassionate and provide emotional support.
If this sounds like something you could do, click the register button below or contact Proximity Healthcare!