Pediatric Dialysis Nurse: Compassionate, Precise Care

Clinix Health Group; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care in South Africa seeks a Registered Nurse with haemodialysis expertise to admit patients, manage medical histories, and coordinate with nephrology for prescriptions. You will disinfect machines, prime equipment, monitor vitals, and ensure accurate data entry into Euclid/TDMS systems.

The role emphasizes patient safety, ethical care, and collaboration with care teams to support CKD patients.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent diploma; Registered General Nurse (SANC).
• Clinical skills must include: Aseptic techniques, Infection control standards, Venepuncture, Vital sign monitoring, CPR.

Responsibilities

• Admission of the patient into the acute or chronic treatment center, recording and recapping of medical and surgical history.
• Obtain patient information and inform billing department according to unit protocol.
• Updating this information as the need arises according to unit protocol.
• Obtain a Dialysis Prescription from the treating Nephrologist or Physician.
• Ensure that the dialysis machine has been disinfected before use.
• Lining and priming of machines with correct consumables.
• Weighing the patient and calculating the dry weight and fluid removal.
• Monitoring and recording of baseline vital signs.
• Carry out all procedures strictly in accordance with NephroCare Standard Good Dialysis Care and related standards.
• Record and Report all patient data accurately using the Database Euclid and TDMS.
• Administration of prescribed medication as per doctor's orders.
• Disinfect the machines as per protocol.
• Education of patient on renal disease aetiology and treatment modes, blood results, support services and dietary restrictions.
• Update all patient files frequently and document incidents to ensure medico legal requirements are met.
• Stock ordering and control as delegated by the unit manager.
• Environmental safety and Infection control must be adhered.
• Comply with Immunization policy and FMC SOPs.
• Any other duties assigned by the Clinic Head Nurse within the Scope of Practice.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Dignity and respect

Ethical conduct

Patient safety

Education

RN diploma (SANC)

Job description

Fresenius Medical Care in South Africa seeks a Registered Nurse with haemodialysis expertise to admit patients, manage medical histories, and coordinate with nephrology for prescriptions. You will disinfect machines, prime equipment, monitor vitals, and ensure accurate data entry into Euclid/TDMS systems.

The role emphasizes patient safety, ethical care, and collaboration with care teams to support CKD patients.