A vacancy exists for a Registered Nurse Renal Experienced, based at Life Groenkloof Hospital, reporting to the Unit 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
Ensure professional, ethical practice in the unit

Provide and supervise nursing care in accordance with legislation that directly and indirectly governs nursing practices
Provide and supervise nursing care in accordance with ethical codes that directly and indirectly guide nursing
Accept accountability and responsibility for own professional actions
Ensure the provision of competent, clinical nursing care in the unit

Use scientific processes 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 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 mentoring 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

Relevant Degree or Diploma in Nursing
Nursing Experience in a Renal Unit
Minimum 1 year experience, both Acute Dialysis and Peritoneal dialysis
Current registration with SANC
Relevant experience and technical skills to meet critical outputs
Must be willing to fulfil a role in the unit according to the shifts (both day and night), flexi hours and assist with call system
Computer literacy would be an advantage
Understanding of the private healthcare industry, its challenges and role players would be an advantage

Competencies

Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
Resilience
Engaging diversity
Verbal & written communication and presentation
Influencing
Drive & energy
Excellence orientation
Ethical behaviour
Building relationships
Customer responsiveness
Organisational awareness

Please send your resume/CV