Renal Qualified Registered Nurse

LIFE Healthcare Group; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare organization located in KwaZulu-Natal is seeking a Renal Qualified Registered Nurse for a position at their Renal Dialysis Unit. The ideal candidate will have a valid SANC registration and a post-registration renal qualification, along with at least three years of experience in chronic and acute dialysis. Responsibilities include conducting renal duties, assisting in patient care, and ensuring compliance with hospital procedures. Flexi-hours and teamwork are essential for this role, offering a chance to be part of a professional healthcare team.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years experience in chronic and acute dialysis environments.
• Willingness to work flexi-hours, nights, days, and on shift duty.
• Understanding of the private healthcare industry.

Responsibilities

• Conduct basic renal duties as allocated by the Unit Manager.
• Assist the unit to meet the requirements of quality patient care.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, policies, and procedures.

Skills

Strong people‑management skills

Excellent clinical ability

Computer proficiency

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Post‑registration renal qualification

Valid SANC registration

Job description

Overview

A vacancy exists for a Renal Qualified Registered Nurse in our Renal Dialysis Unit at Life Mount Edgecombe Hospital reporting to the Unit Manager. The unit offers a full range of life‑supporting treatments used in the management of renal failure. The successful candidate will ensure effective delivery of quality patient care and be part of a professional team striving for the highest standards of 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 utilisation 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.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, policies, and procedures of the Hospital and Life Healthcare.
• Knowledge of renal water treatment systems (reverse osmosis).
• Understand the importance of dialysis machine and R.O. 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).
• Maintain and manage an environment in which excellent patient care is rendered.

Requirements

• Valid SANC registration.
• Post‑registration renal qualification.
• At least 3 years’ experience in chronic and acute dialysis environments.
• Willingness to work flexi‑hours, nights, days, and on shift duty.
• Understanding of the private healthcare industry, its challenges and role players.
• Computer proficiency.
• Ability to work under pressure in a continuously changing environment.

Competencies

• Strong people‑management skills.
• Ability to work within a team.
• Excellent clinical ability.
• Leadership and performance orientation.
• Strong organizational and management skills, and a customer orientation.

Contact & Closing

Email: [e-mail]
Closing date: Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Internal applicants – please discuss your application with your line manager before applying. External candidates will also be considered.

Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert should consider their application as unsuccessful.