Registered Nurse Renal Experienced - Life Empangeni HospitalLife Healthcare presents an exciting career opportunity for a Registered Nurse - Renal Experienced to be based at Life Empangeni Hospital, reporting to the Unit Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing holistic and optimal quality nursing care to renal patients in order to maximize a positive outcome for the customer in line with Company & Hospital strategic objectives.Critical OutputsTo provide Quality patient care by:Providing quality basic and specialized nursing careContinual communication with the patient and family with regards to the patients conditionAdministering of medication in accordance to ethical, legal frameworkReview and comply with internal policies and protocolsEnsuring quality management systems and initiatives are conducted according to the unit specificationAdvocate the patient by motivating acuity to the case management and notify the doctor of any limitationsProvide effective People management by:Interacting and communicating with a multi-disciplinary teamProvide training and development to ensure personal and professional growthEnsure the Renal team works according to the scope of practice in order to ensure the correct skills mix is utilizedGive feedback to the unit manager in order to assess optimal performanceProvide effective Financial management by:Managing all stock used according to unit specific policies and protocolsControl and manage staff hours leave in accordance with the company policyProvide effective Infection Control and Health and Safety by:Ensuring the use of personal protective clothing and complying with ISO requirementsEnsuring the disposal of medical waste in order to effectively control infectionMaintaining a safe and holistic patient environment in order to enforce infection controlPromoting a safe and healthy working environment by completing alerts and incident reports to the line manager and Quality manager.Ensuring effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders by:Conducting in-service orientation on doctor specific preferencesExecute doctors' requests and prescriptions after patient roundsAssisting in multi-disciplinary team members with the execution of their dutiesMaintain a healthy relationship with external stakeholders by reporting and escalating unresolved issues to the unit managerEnsuring the effective functioning of equipment and instrumentation:Check equipment and instrumentation are in working condition on a daily basis and report any defaults to Unit Manager and Clinical EngineerEducate and supervise staff and doctors on the correct utilisation of specialised equipment and instrumentationEnsuring effective record keeping by:Ensuring records are accurately completed and stored in accordance with legal and ethical requirementsRequirementsGeneral Nursing Degree / DiplomaRegistration with SANCDiploma in SpecialityNursing experience in Renal; ability to administer both acute and chronic dialysis treatmentsRelevant experience and technical skill to meet the critical outputsMust be willing to fulfil a role in the unit according to the flexi-hours system and acute dialysis call systemOwn vehicle and a valid license for acute dialysisUnderstanding of the private healthcare industry, its challenges and role players would be an advantageComputer proficiency would be an advantageCompetenciesProblem-solving, analysis and judgementResilienceEngaging diversityVerbal & written communication and presentationInfluencingDrive & energyExcellence orientationEthical behaviourBuilding relationshipsCustomer responsivenessOrganisational awarenessLeading by example (Key for Managers)Motivating and developing people (Key for Managers)Email: ****** date: Thursday, August 15, 2024Internal applicants - Before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert, should consider their application as unsuccessful.
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