Stoma Nurse and Educator: Johannesburg

Coloplast; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical device company in South Africa is seeking a Stoma Care Nurse. This role requires a registered nurse to provide clinical expertise in ostomy care and manage relationships with ostomates. Candidates should have over a year of clinical experience, ideally with a background in the medical industry. The position includes various educational and support responsibilities, emphasizing effective communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• 1+ years’ experience in a clinical setting working with patients or end users.
• Previous medical industry experience is an asset.
• Drivers license required.

Responsibilities

• Represent Coloplast as a Clinical Expert.
• Support in-hospital stoma clinics in collaboration with hospital staff.
• Deliver education to internal and external customers.

Skills

Effective written and presentation skills

Ability to read, analyse and interpret clinical publications

Organization and time management skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Ability to tailor training and education

High attention to clinical outcomes

Self-driven with ability to work independently

Education

Registered Nurse with a bachelor’s degree or diploma in nursing

Job description

Overview

Stoma Nurse :

Coloplast has an opportunity for a Stoma Care Nurse to join our South African nursing team.

As a registered nurse, this individual provides clinical expertise in pre- and post-operative services and the day-to-day management of ostomates.

Responsibilities

• Represent Coloplast as a Clinical Expert
• Maintain professional credentials and education to maintain status as a clinical expert through board certification as a nurse.
• Act as a clinical liaison to ostomates with regards to planned surgical procedure, impact of living with a stoma and ostomy care.
• Support in-hospital stoma clinics in collaboration with hospital employed staff.
• Set up new support centres for end users.
• Deliver education to a diverse group of internal and external customers as well as end users.
• Attend approved national and regional conferences and tradeshows as a Coloplast representative.
• Report back to senior leadership key clinical learnings and opportunities.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with a bachelor’s degree / diploma in nursing
• 1+ years’ experience in a clinical setting working with patients and / or end users
• Previous medical industry experience an asset
• National and domestic travel required
• Must permanently reside in the Johannesburg region
• Drivers license

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Effective written and presentation skills
• Ability to read, analyse and interpret clinical publications
• Proven success with organization and time management skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Ability to tailor training and education in order to serve many audiences
• High attention to clinical outcome and follow-through
• The ability to prioritize multiple tasks in order to support internal and external customers as well as end users.
• Must be self-driven with the ability to work independently

Pursuing an ambitious growth agenda, Coloplast develops and markets products and services that make life easier for people with intimate healthcare needs. Employing about 16.000 people and with products available in more than 143 countries, we are one of the world´s leading medical device companies. We are constantly growing our business and always looking for new ways to move forward – we explore, learn and look for new ways of doing things.

Coloplast is committed to being an inclusive organization, where people bring their differences to work each day, fulfil their potential and have a strong sense of belonging because – and not despite – of their differences. We therefore encourage all qualified candidates to apply regardless of gender, age, race, nationality, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religious belief or physical ability.