Talent Pool - Clinical Consultant 58124

Discovery; Durban; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization seeks a Clinical Consultant to provide high-quality, patient-centered care at home. The role includes responsibilities such as performing assessments, delivering IV therapies, and ensuring effective communication with multidisciplinary teams. Ideal candidates will possess a nursing degree, relevant experience, and exceptional clinical skills to thrive in a dynamic, supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Registered with SANC and practicing.
• At least 3 years' experience in community or emergency/urgent care settings.
• Full COVID-19 vaccination.

Responsibilities

• Performing holistic, patient-centered assessments and formulating shared management plans.
• Providing high-quality interventions including intravenous therapies and wound management.
• Onboarding patients and managing remote monitoring devices.

Skills

Strong clinical skills

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork and collaboration

Attention to detail

Resilience

Positive attitude

Education

Bachelor's Degree / Diploma in Nursing

Basic Life Support certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Discovery Health

Clinical Consultant

About Discovery

Discoverys core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives. We seek out and invest in exceptional individuals who understand and support our core purpose and whose own values align with those of Discovery. Our fast-paced and dynamic environment enables smart, self-driven people to be their best. As global thought leaders, Discovery is passionate about innovating to not only achieve financial success but also to ignite positive and meaningful change within our society.

About Hospital at Home

Discovery Health's Hospital at Home offering provides medical aid members access to benefits delivered through their personalized care team in the comfort of their own homes. This seamless healthcare experience integrates world-class telehealth capabilities, digital tools, and sophisticated remote monitoring devices to enable real-time and continuous tracking of clinical progress, ensuring efficient delivery of hospital-standard care with superior clinical outcomes.

As part of our strategic expansion plans for 2025, we are proactively seeking highly skilled nurses to support our growth and maintain the highest standards of care.

Key Purpose

The role involves acting as a self-directed practitioner providing and evaluating evidence-based care to patients at home, based on management care plans and protocols. Responsibilities include performing assessments, delivering interventions such as cannulation, IV antibiotics, fluids, medications, urinary catheterization, palliative care, and wound care (training can be provided). The role also ensures robust patient onboarding and effective communication with stakeholders to ensure safe and quality care.

Key Outputs

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Performing holistic, patient-centered assessments and formulating shared management plans.
• Communicating effectively with medical teams.
• Providing high-quality interventions including intravenous therapies and wound management.
• Recognizing emergency situations and acting appropriately.
• Assessing home safety and liaising with multidisciplinary teams to meet patient needs.
• Maintaining accurate records in line with POPIA.
• Onboarding patients and managing remote monitoring devices.
• Building relationships with device vendors and troubleshooting issues.
• Providing education and information to patients and families.
• Facilitating medication collection and treatments.
• Adapting to changing circumstances and making effective clinical decisions.
• Providing on-call and after-hours support.
• Supporting team development and service improvement.

Core Competencies

• Strong clinical skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Attention to detail, resilience, enthusiasm
• Positive attitude and continuous improvement focus
• Ability to work under pressure

Experience, Qualifications, and Mandatory Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree / Diploma in Nursing
• Registered with SANC and practicing
• At least 3 years' experience in community or emergency/urgent care settings
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and computer literacy
• Basic Life Support certification
• Valid registration with SANC or HPCSA
• Full COVID-19 vaccination
• Own transport and valid driver's license

Advantageous Skills

• Specialization in IV therapy, wound care, and pain management
• Experience in home-based care
• Exposure to therapeutic disciplines

Employment Equity

Our employment equity plan and targets will be considered during recruitment. We encourage applications from people with disabilities.