PD Practitioner - NRC PD Durban (Durban)

National Renal Care Pty; Durban; On-site; ZAR 350 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Durban is seeking a PD Practitioner responsible for ensuring optimal patient care through quality nursing practices and business growth. The role requires relevant qualifications, nursing registration, and experience in renal nursing. Candidates must demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work under pressure. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in patient care within the community.

Qualifications

• Experience in renal nursing is a strong recommendation.
• Must be able to work under pressure in a constantly changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure growth through marketing and education of stakeholders.
• Coordinate improved quality nursing care.
• Facilitate PD Skills transfer and conduct awareness campaigns.
• Achieve program target goals for patient outcomes.
• Communicate regarding the status of home programs.
• Ensure adherence to financial policies and procedures.

Skills

Renal nursing

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Education

Relevant qualification within a specialist area or equivalent NQF 7

Registration with South African Nursing Council or HPCSA

Job description

Overview

Job title : PD Practitioner - NRC PD Durban (Durban)

Job Location : KwaZulu-Natal, Durban

Deadline : November 17, 2025

Responsibilities / Key Performance Areas

• Ensure growth of the business through marketing, communication and education of stakeholders on an on - going basis.
• Responsible for coordinating improved quality nursing care by ensuring compliance to professional and ethical practice.
• Ensure optimal patient care in line with NRC’s policies & process
• Facilitate the region in PD Skills transfer
• Support Groups and Awareness Campaigns for the region to drive healthy start and promote a PD first environment
• Achieve program target goals for patient outcomes in accordance with quality patient care and Company goals.
• Responsible for coordinating capacity building, mentoring and training of all employees under his / her control.
• Communicate with Operational Home Therapies Manager on a consistent basis regarding the status of each home and peritoneal dialysis program in each region.
• Develop referral source relationships and oversee all marketing efforts.
• Ensure that all financial policies and procedures are adhered to i.e., patient and program administration, CAPEX, equipment, budget planning, stock, waste, etc.
• Ensure effective staff care by compliance to HR and payroll policies and procedures in managing staff, staffing and related issues daily in the business.
• Demonstrate the National Renal Care Values and Caring the NRC Way.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Relevant qualification within a specialist area or equivalent NQF 7.
• Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse / Midwife or Registration with HPCSA as a Clinical Technologist (Independent Practice)
• Experience in renal nursing is a strong recommendation.
• Capacity to implement and maintain health practice standards required by accredited bodies and appropriate health legislation.
• Must be able to work under pressure in a constantly changing environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills required.

Competencies

• Excellence orientation (concern for a high quality of work)
• Strong customer orientation
• Team Player
• Ethical behaviour (Honesty)
• Leadership ability
• Well organised

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