A vacancy exists for a Registered Nurse – Renal Experienced, based at Life Midmed Hospital (Mpumalanga), reporting to Themba Mkhabela, Unit Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible to conduct nursing activities to ensure quality patient care

Critical Outputs
Ensure professional, ethical practice in the unit
Provide and supervise nursing care in accordance with legislation that directly and indirectly governs nursing practice
Provide and supervise nursing care in accordance with ethical codes that directly and indirectly guide nursing practices
Accept accountability and responsibility for own professional actions
Ensure the provision of competent, clinical nursing care in the unit
Use the scientific process of nursing to initiate and manage comprehensive nursing care plans that will ensure quality nursing care
Coordinate and supervise nursing activities of members of the healthcare team who provide basic care
Customer Satisfaction: Enhance patient satisfaction
Utilise available management tools and strategies to enhance patient experience through continuing quality improvement initiatives e.g CFS and Qe
Assist in the management of patient complaints
Build professional relationships with the members of the multi-disciplinary team
Cooperate fully with the members of the multi-disciplinary team and independently delivering nursing care
Assist in the management of complaints from members of the multi-disciplinary team
Safe Environment: Assist in maintaining an environment which is both emotionally and physically safe
Utilise available management tools and participate in proactive management strategies to ensure an emotionally and physically safe patient environment e.g. SHEQ and infection control
Business Efficiency: Contribute to business efficiency through cost effective patient care, interdepartmental cooperation and economic use of all resources
Utilise and supervise adherence to interdepartmental requirements with regard to stock management, case management and billing
Coaching and mentor staff
Assist in the performance management of the unit staff
Assist in staff development through the provision of appropriate on the job in-service education Participate in staff recognition and reward management strategies

Requirements

Must be a Registered Nurse registered with SANC.
3-5 years working experience in a Renal or ICU unit.
Competencies required: team player, very energetic, well organized and punctual.
Must be able to work under pressure in a constantly changing environment.
Good inter-personal skills required. Respect patient and staff confidentiality.
Must be able to work Flexi hours, call and acute
Driver’s license
Understanding of the private healthcare industry, its challenges and role players would be an advantage

Competencies

Verbal & written communication and presentation
Drive & energy
Ethical behaviour
Building relationships
Customer responsiveness
Organisational awareness

Please send your resume/CV