A vacancy exists for the Renal Unit - Registered Nurse Specialised Qualified (RNSQ) based at Life Knysna reporting to Aphiwe Mgquba - Nurse Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing holistic and optimal quality nursing care to renal patients in order to maximize a positive outcome for the customer in line with Company & Hospital strategic objectives

Critical Outputs
To provide quality patient care by

Providing quality basic and specialized nursing care
Continual communication with the patient and family with regards to the patient’s condition
Administering of medication in accordance to ethical, legal framework
Review and comply with internal policies and protocols
Ensuring quality management systems and initiatives are conducted according to the unit specification
Advocate the patient by motivating acuity to the case management and notify the doctor of any limitations
Provide effective people management by

Interacting and communicating with a multi-disciplinary team
Provide training and development to ensure personal and professional growth
Ensure the Renal team works according to the scope of practice in order to ensure the correct skills mix is utilized
Provide effective cost management by

Managing all stock used according to unit specific policies and protocols
Control and manage staff hours leave in accordance with the company policy
Provide effective Infection Control and SHEQ by

Maintaining a safe and holistic patient environment in order to enforce infection control
Promoting a safe and healthy working environment by completing SHEQ alerts and incident reports to the SHEQ Coordinator
Ensuring effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders by

Conducting in-service orientation on doctor specific preferences
Execute doctor’s requests and prescriptions after patient rounds
Assisting in multi-disciplinary team members with the execution of their duties
Ensuring the effective functioning of equipment and instrumentation

Check equipment and instrumentation are in working condition on a daily basis and report any defaults to Unit Manager and Clinical Engineer
Educate and supervise staff and doctors on the correct utilization of specialized equipment and instrumentation
Ensuring effective record keeping by

Ensuring records and accurately completed and stored in accordance with legal and ethical requirements

Requirements

Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse is essential.
Post graduate diploma/degree in Nephrology Nursing essential.
1-year post qualification experience in the Renal Unit.
Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) is essential and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is advantageous.
To administer both acute and chronic dialysis treatments
Experience and knowledge of all acute and chronic dialysis treatments in ICU and High Care setting
Must be willing to fulfill a role in the unit according to the flexi-hours system and acute dialysis call system
Own vehicle with a valid license and flexibility to travel for acute dialysis
Ability to work with varying dialysis machines, makes and models
Computer literacy

Competencies

Conflict resolution
Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
Organisational Awareness
Excellence Orientation
Engaging diversity
Ethical behaviour
Drive and energy
Ability to set goals and standards for self and team.
Verbal & Written Communication
Digital IQ and Computational Thinking
Building relationships
Critical thinking skills
Professional and technical proficiency
Resilience

Please send your resume/CV