Registered Nurse / Clinical Technologist (Independent Practice) - Nrc Athlone (Durban)

National Renal Care Pty; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Durban is seeking a Registered Nurse / Clinical Technologist. This role involves performing dialysis, providing patient care, and managing medical equipment following internal policies. Candidates should have a relevant qualification, be registered with the South African Nursing Council, and ideally possess experience in renal nursing. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work under pressure are essential. The position requires adherence to quality standards and financial policies within the unit.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification within a specialist area or equivalent NQF 7.
• Registered with the South African Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse / Midwife.
• Registration with HPCSA as a Clinical Technologist (Independent Practice) is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform dialysis according to prescription safely.
• Provide optimal patient care according to nursing scope.
• Manage all medical equipment following NRC technical policies.

Skills

Renal nursing experience

Interpersonal skills

Excellence orientation

Customer orientation

Leadership ability

Education

Relevant qualification NQF 7

Registration with the South African Nursing Council

Registration with HPCSA as Clinical Technologist

Job description

Job Title

Registered Nurse / Clinical Technologist (Independent Practice) - NRC Athlone (Durban)

Location

KwaZulu-Natal, Durban

Application Deadline

December 26

Requirements and Experience

• 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

Key Performance Areas

• To perform dialysis according to prescription in a safe manner and follow NRC's internal policies and procedures.
• To provide optimal patient care per the nursing scope of practice and NRC's clinical care pathways.
• Manage and maintain all medical equipment following NRC's technical policies and procedures.
• Ensure that all NRC quality initiative programs are utilised for the patients under your management.
• Ensure that all patient clinical records are maintained and updated according to the deadlines, policies and procedures, and NRC standards.
• Ensure that all financial policies and procedures are followed in the unit, i.e. confirmation, billing, private patients, stock, waste, etc.
• Responsible for leading the shift and supervising all subcategories on the floor daily.
• Demonstrate the National Renal Care Values and Caring the NRC Way.