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Job summary

PathCare seeks a Senior Professional Nurse/Senior Staff Nurse/Senior Phlebotomy Technician In-Charge for our Hermanus branch. You will lead a phlebotomy team, ensure QA and patient care, and drive continuous improvement across pathology operations.

Qualified candidates will have SANC/HPCSA registration, 5+ years post‑registration experience, and strong leadership. This role emphasizes collaboration with nursing services and pathologists to optimise efficiency and patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• SANC/HPCSA registration active.
• 5+ years post-registration pathology experience.
• 2–3 years phlebotomy experience incl. order of draw and arterial blood gas testing.
• Leadership/supervisory experience in a pathology setting is advantageous.
• Experience in maintaining QA systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee pathology operations at the Hermanus depot/site, incl. HR, finance, quality and audits.
• Mentor, develop and train team members for growth.
• Lead organisational strategies and policies in collaboration with management.

Skills

Leadership

Phlebotomy

Management

QA systems

Staff training

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organisational planning

Problem-solving

Team building

Education

Nursing Diploma or Degree/Enrolled Nurse Certificate or Phlebotomy Technician qualification

SANC/HPCSA registration

Tools

LIMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Professional Nurse/Staff Nurse/Phlebotomy Technician In-Charge - Hermanus

PathCare

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Job Description

An opportunity exists for a Senior Professional Nurse/Senior Staff Nurse/Senior Phlebotomy Technician In-Charge to join the team at our Hermanus branch. We are seeking an individual with a proven track record of displaying Phlebotomy competence and who has leadership ability with a high level of ethics and integrity while consistently aligning with the PathCare values.

Key Competency Requirements

• Nursing Diploma or Degree/Enrolled Nurse Certificate or Phlebotomy Technician qualification
• Current registration with the SANC/HPCSA
• Must have a valid Code B driver’s license (manual transmission)
• Relevant business/nursing management qualification is advantageous
• Intermediate computer literacy (LIMS, Microsoft Office)
• Must have at least 5 years of experience post SANC/HPCSA registration
• Must have 2-3 years’ phlebotomy experience which includes order of draw and running of Point of Care instruments i.e.,running of arterial blood gas on the machine.
• Management/supervisory experience in a pathology environment is advantageous
• Experience in maintaining QA systems
• Must have a proven track of displaying leadership abilities including delegating and team building
• Must have a proven track record of building and maintaining positive relationships with internal/external stakeholders
• Experience in training staff
• Client-focused with strong interpersonal relations (internal and external clients)
• Effective verbal and electronic communication skills
• Ability to collaborate with a diverse group of people
• Ability to optimise processes to achieve maximum efficiencies through innovative thinking and proactive problem-solving (including advanced trouble-shooting)
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to evidence emotional intelligence i.e., the ability to regulate and manage one’s emotions in a healthy and productive manner
• Ability to optimally plan and organise so as to manage and address work objectives within the prescribed timeframes/deadlines
• Ability to make decisions timeously and take accountability for these decisions
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and display resilience and tenacity in challenging situations
• Must have a proven track record of leadership ability i.e., have gained experience of managing or leading a group of individuals successfully
• Ability to proactively and positively influence and motivate staff

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and be responsible for pathology operations under their supervision within the depot/site, including HR, finance, quality matters and auditing of the systems
• Mentor, develop and train team members so to empower team members and encourage individual growth
• Actively work to harness the value of people while leading others so as to establish and maintain good working relationships that are mutually beneficial
• Collaborating with the Nursing Services Manager and the pathologists in their drive for growth and innovation
• Communicate, implement and manage organisational strategies, objectives and policies
• Manage, motivate and engage direct reports while maintaining day-to-day HR management administration
• Investigate, recommend and implement initiatives to improve operational efficiencies
• Perform advanced maintenance, housekeeping and troubleshooting of technical problems
• Identify and manage the needs of all stakeholders in order to priorities and optimise patient care, as well as strengthen relationships with supporters thereby contributing to the success of the business
• Handle complaints/queries timeously and effectively
• Model, align to and drive the PathCare values thereby contributing to a purpose-driven and CARE values-based depot

Your contribution to the company will be rewarded with a market-related remuneration package which includes a retirement fund contribution and risk benefits (Group Life and Disability cover), an annual bonus, competitive maternity benefits, a health care allowance, discounted pathology tests,