Renal Registered Nurse and/or Clinical TechnologistFunction: Nursing Facility Life Renal Dialysis, Panorama Position: Renal Registered Nurse and/or Clinical Technologist
Introduction: A vacancy exists for a Renal Registered Nurse and/or Clinical Technologist, based at Life Renal Dialysis, Panorama, 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 Outputs: To provide quality patient care by: Providing quality basic and specialized nursing careContinual communication with the patient and family with regards to the patient's conditionAdministering 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 utilizedProvide effective cost 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 SHEQ by: Maintaining a safe and holistic patient environment in order to enforce infection controlPromoting a safe and healthy working environment by completing SHEQ alerts and incident reports to the SHEQ CoordinatorEnsuring effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders by: Conducting in-service orientation on doctor specific preferencesExecute doctor's requests and prescriptions after patient roundsAssisting in multi-disciplinary team members with the execution of their dutiesEnsuring 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 utilization of specialized equipment and instrumentationEnsuring effective record keeping by: Ensuring records are accurately completed and stored in accordance with legal and ethical requirementsRequirements: Relevant Degree or Diploma in NursingRelevant Degree or Diploma in Clinical TechnologyNurses - Current registration with SANCClinical Technologists (Renal) – Current registration with HPCSANursing work experience in a Renal UnitTo administer both acute and chronic dialysis treatmentsExperience and knowledge of all acute and chronic dialysis treatments in ICU and High Care settingMust be willing to fulfill a role in the unit according to the flexi-hours system and acute dialysis call systemOwn vehicle with a valid license and flexibility to travel for acute dialysisAbility to work with dialysis machines makes and modelsCompetencies: Problem-solving, analysis and judgmentResilienceEngaging diversityVerbal & written communication and presentationOrganisational awarenessDrive & energyExcellence orientationEthical behaviourBuilding relationshipsCustomer responsivenessTeamworkStrong Interpersonal skillsEmail: ******
Closing date: Thursday, August 15, 2024
Internal 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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