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

National Renal Care Pty; Durban; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Durban is seeking a Registered Nurse / Clinical Technologist for their Umhlanga practice. The role involves performing dialysis safely, ensuring optimal patient care, and managing medical equipment. Candidates should be registered with the South African Nursing Council or HPCSA, with a recommendation for experience in renal nursing. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work under pressure are essential in this dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in renal nursing is a strong recommendation.
• Capacity to implement and maintain health practice standards required by accredited bodies.
• Must be able to work under pressure in a constantly changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform dialysis according to prescription in a safe manner.
• Provide optimal patient care per nursing scope of practice.
• Manage and maintain all medical equipment as per NRC's policies.
• Ensure all NRC quality initiative programs are utilized for patients.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to work under pressure

Team Player

Leadership ability

Education

Relevant qualification within a specialist area or equivalent NQF 7

Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse / Midwife or HPCSA as a Clinical Technologist

Job description

Job Title

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

Job Location

KwaZulu-Natal, Durban

Deadline : January 01

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

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.