Registered Nurse | Renal Qualified

Life Healthcare; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Renal Qualified Registered Nurse for its Renal Dialysis Unit. The successful candidate will be responsible for high-quality patient care, conducting renal duties, and supporting patient education. A valid SANC registration and post-registration renal qualification are mandatory, along with at least 3 years of experience in chronic and acute settings. The position requires flexibility in working hours and strong teamwork abilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in chronic and acute environments.
• Computer proficiency essential.
• Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct basic renal duties as allocated by the Unit Manager.
• Assist the unit to meet quality patient care requirements.
• Ensure all dialysis procedures are carried out using clean techniques.

Skills

Good people management skills

Strong clinical ability

Ability to work as part of a team

Leadership and performance orientation

Good organizational and management skills

Teamwork and strong customer orientation

Education

Post-registration renal qualification

Valid SANC registration

Job description

Function Nursing Facility Position Registered Nurse | Renal Qualified Introduction A vacancy exists for Renal Qualified Registered Nurses in our Renal Dialysis Unit at Rosepark Hospital in Bloemfontein, reporting to the Unit Manager, Thabo Booysen.

This unit is offering a full range of life-supporting treatments used in the management of renal failure.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the effective delivery of quality patient care.

Be part of professional team that is continuously striving for the highest standards of quality in healthcare in a high-tech environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct basic renal duties as allocated by the Unit Manager
• Assist the unit to meet the requirements of quality patient care
• Exercise timely and accurate report writing
• Accurate charging for the utilization of renal consumables
• Assessment of patient's dry weight and dialysis prescription
• Ensure all dialysis procedures are carried out using clean techniques and within Life Healthcare guidelines
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant legislative, policies and procedures of the Hospital and Life Healthcare
• Knowledge of renal water treatment systems (reverse osmosis)
• Understand the importance of dialysis machine disinfection and water testing
• Assist with patient education – renal dietary support, chronic medication and basic social support (liaise and arrange professional social support whenever necessary)
• Knowledge and experience with both chronic and acute dialysis treatments (HD, CRRT, Plasmapheresis, Peritoneal dialysis)
• Maintaining and managing an environment in which excellent patient care is rendered

Requirements

• Applicants need to have a valid SANC registration
• Post-registration renal qualification
• Proven to have work in chronic and acute environment of at least 3 years
• Be willing to fulfill a role in the unit according to the flexi-hour system and be able to work night and day duty
• Understanding of the private healthcare industry, its challenges and role players
• Computer proficiency
• Must be able to work under pressure in a continuously changing environment

Competencies

• Good people management skills
• Ability to work as part of a team calmly
• Strong clinical ability
• Leadership and performance orientation
• Good organizational and management skills
• Teamwork and strong customer orientation