A vacancy exists for a Registered Nurse based in the Renal Unit, Life Mount Edgecombe Hospital, reporting to Connie Bauer, Unit Manager.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing holistic patient care and to collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders in line with Company & Hospital strategic objectives.

Critical Outputs
Effective cost management for staff and stock by

Evaluating employee labour hours and manage debit and credit hours
Minimising unnecessary stock wastage and facilitating maintenance of equipment
Providing quality patient care by

Identifying and ensuring staff undergo department specific micro orientation
Ensuring daily care rounds are conducted and investigating complaints
Providing accurate, appropriate and adequate information to patients and family members during hospitalization
Providing effective risk management (SHEQ & infection control) by

Monitoring and implementing preventative measures to minimize risk
Comply with ISO requirements in order to facilitate infection control
Conducting effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Identifying doctor’s preferences and stakeholders needs and implement in the working environment
Provide both chronic and acute dialysis treatments to patients within the framework provided
Ensuring that activities carried out comply with HPCSA regulations, relevant legislation and Life Healthcare policies and procedures.
Maintaining and managing an environment in which excellent patient care is rendered.
High professional standards and a commitment to your own development.

Requirements

Relevant Degree or Diploma in Nursing
Acute Experience advantageous
Nursing Experience in Renal Unit
Current registration with the relevant professional or regulatory body (SANC)
Understanding of the private healthcare industry, its challenges and role players would be an advantage
Must be willing to fulfil a role in the unit according to the flexi hours and call system
Computer proficiency
Driver’s license and ability to travel

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
Leading my example (Key for Managers)
Motivating and developing people (Key for Managers)

Please Send your resume/CV