Registered Nurse/Independent Clinical Technologist

University of Fort Hare; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

National Renal Care in Pietermaritzburg is seeking a qualified Dialysis Practitioner to join our multidisciplinary team and deliver safe, patient-centred dialysis care.

The role emphasizes adherence to professional standards, collaboration, and participation in clinical audits, quality improvement, and ongoing learning. Minimum requirements include RN or Clinical Technologist registration and 1–2 years dialysis experience.

Qualifications

• Nurse or Clinical Technologist with relevant registration.
• 1–2 years of dialysis experience preferred.
• Knowledge of quality improvement and patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, evidence-based dialysis care in a multidisciplinary team.
• Support governance, audits and continuous learning.
• Educate and counsel patients on treatment and self-management.

Skills

Dialysis care

Patient education

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Nursing

BTech in Clinical Technology

Tools

Dialysis equipment operation

Water treatment systems

Job description

Registered Nurse/Independent Clinical Technologist

2 Oct 2026 - 9 Oct 2026

Permanent

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A bout Us

National Renal Care is a leading provider of comprehensive kidney disease management in South Africa. We foster a collaborative work environment where compassion, digital innovation and clinical excellence come together to deliver high-quality, person-centred care.

We are seeking a qualified, goal-driven and self-motivated Dialysis Practitioner to join our multidisciplinary team.

Purpose of the Role

The Dialysis Practitioner delivers safe, high-quality, evidence-based, and person-centred dialysis care in accordance with professional, ethical, and regulatory standards. Working collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team, the practitioner promotes care coordination, shared decision-making, and patient self-management to improve patient safety, clinical outcomes, and the overall patient experience. The role supports clinical governance, quality improvement, and continuous learning by adhering to organisational policies, participating in clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives, monitoring clinical and patient-reported outcomes, and applying evidence-based practice to enhance the quality, safety, and effectiveness of care across the patient journey.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

• Degree in Nursing or BTech in Clinical Technology.
• Registered with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Registered Nurse/Midwife or
• Registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Clinical Technologist (Independent Practice).

Experience

• 1–2 years' dialysis experience in a haemodialysis and/or peritoneal dialysis unit.
• Experience operating dialysis equipment and water treatment systems.
• Experience in the management of patients with chronic kidney disease.
• Experience in patient education and counselling.
• Knowledge and application of quality improvement and risk management principles.

Knowledge

Working knowledge of relevant healthcare legislation and professional standards, including:

• National Health Act
• Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA)
• Occupational Health and Safety legislation
• SANC/HPCSA ethical rules and scope of practice

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work within a patient-centred, multidisciplinary environment.
• Exposure to innovative renal care practices.
• Ongoing professional development and learning opportunities.
• A culture built on compassion, collaboration and clinical excellence.

Equal Opportunity Employer

National Renal Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to employment equity, diversity, inclusion and fair labour practices. The Company's approved Employment Equity Plan and numerical targets will be considered during the recruitment and selection process in accordance with the Employment Equity Act and the Group's Employment Equity Strategy. Applications from suitably qualified persons with disabilities are encouraged. Reasonable accommodation will be considered throughout the recruitment and employment process where reasonably practicable.

Important Information

• Appropriate pre-employment screening, including reference checks, may be conducted with current and previous employers. For internal applicants, reference checks may be conducted with current and previous line managers.
• Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation are encouraged to notify the Company during the recruitment process.
• By submitting your application, you consent to the processing of your personal information for recruitment purposes in accordance with POPIA and applicable legislation.
• Unsuccessful applicants' personal information will be retained for six (6) months following the conclusion of the recruitment process, after which it will be securely destroyed or anonymised unless otherwise required by law or requested by the applicant.

If you have not been contacted within two (2) weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.