Registered Nurse | Renal Experienced

LIFE Healthcare Group; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Registered Nurse Experienced to join the Renal Unit at Life Entabeni Hospital. The role involves ensuring quality patient care and supervising nursing activities. Candidates must be SANC registered and have experience in a Renal unit, along with strong interpersonal and organizational skills. The position promises a dynamic work environment where flexibility and a commitment to excellence are crucial.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Renal unit is essential.
• Good interpersonal skills with respect for confidentiality.
• Ability to work under pressure in a changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective delivery of quality patient care.
• Supervise nursing care according to legislation and ethical codes.
• Build professional relationships with multi-disciplinary team members.

Skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Organisational skills

Flexibility

Education

Registered Nurse registered with SANC

Job description

Vacancy exists for a Registered Nurse Experienced in the Renal Unit, based at Life Entabeni Hospital, reporting to the Unit Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the effective delivery of quality patient care.

Function

Nursing Facility Life Entabeni Hospital

Position

Registered Nurse | Renal Experienced

Introduction

Vacancy exists for a Registered Nurse Experienced in the Renal Unit, based at Life Entabeni Hospital, reporting to the Unit Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the effective delivery of quality patient care.

Critical Outputs

• Ensure professional, ethical practice in the unit
• Provide and supervise nursing care in accordance with legislation that directly and indirectly governs nursing practice
• Provide and supervise nursing care in accordance with ethical codes that directly and indirectly guide nursing practices
• Accept accountability and responsibility for own professional actions
• Ensure the provision of competent, clinical nursing care in the unit
• Use the scientific process of nursing to initiate and manage comprehensive nursing care plans that will ensure quality nursing care
• Coordinate and supervise nursing activities of members of the healthcare team who provide basic care
• Enhance patient satisfaction through quality care and service
• Utilise available management tools and strategies to improve patient experience, e.g., CFS and Qe
• Assist in managing patient complaints effectively
• Build professional relationships with multi-disciplinary team members
• Cooperate fully with team members and deliver nursing care independently
• Assist in managing complaints from team members
• Maintain a safe environment physically and emotionally
• Utilise management tools and participate in proactive strategies for safety, e.g., SHEQ and infection control
• Contribute to business efficiency through cost-effective patient care, cooperation, and resource management
• Supervise adherence to stock management, case management, and billing procedures
• Coach and mentor staff
• Assist in staff performance management and development through on-the-job training
• Participate in staff recognition and reward strategies

Requirements

• Must be a Registered Nurse registered with SANC
• Experience in a Renal unit
• Competencies: team player, energetic, well-organized, punctual
• Ability to work under pressure in a changing environment
• Good interpersonal skills, respecting confidentiality
• Flexibility to work hours, call, and acute shifts
• Driver’s license
• Understanding of private healthcare industry and its challenges is advantageous

Competencies

• Problem-solving, analysis, judgment
• Resilience
• Engaging diversity
• Verbal & written communication and presentation
• Influencing
• Drive & energy
• Excellence orientation
• Ethical behaviour
• Building relationships
• Customer responsiveness
• Organisational awareness
• Leading by example (key for managers)
• Motivating and developing people (key for managers)

Email applications to [e-mail]. Closing date: Friday, July 4, 2025.

Internal applicants are encouraged to discuss their application with their line manager. External candidates will also be considered.

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Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you haven't heard within two weeks of the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.