Job Description

Mediclinic Panorama Renal Services | Panorama, Cape Town | South AfricaClosing date: 22/10/2024
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Magdalena Van Der Walt
Reference number: 54901
Workplace Type: On-site
PermanentPlease note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profileMAIN PURPOSE OF JOBTo deliver safe, comprehensive and quality nursing care, with specific reference to renal disease treatment and education according to the Scope of Practice and Renal Care policies and standard procedures in an acute setting in all relevant hospital and ICU wards.KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREASCoordinate acute renal process within the acute settingDeliver quality nursing care in collaboration with a multi-professional teamIdentify, prevent and manage risks to ensure patient safetyFacilitate a positive patient experience by creating a conducive environmentProvide accurate and comprehensive records of all nursing interventionsCreate a learning environment that builds staff competenceEnsure that all utilised stock and equipment are accurately chargedREQUIRED EDUCATIONDegree / Diploma in Clinical Technology (Nephrology)REQUIRED EXPERIENCERegistered Nurse with a minimum of 2-3 years post-registration experience in an acute renal environment; or Clinical technologist (Nephrology) registered with the HPCSA with a minimum of 2-3 years Dialysis experienceRegistered Nurse with SANC with post-registration renal qualification Or Clinical technologist (Nephrology) registered with the HPCSA will be advantageousREQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Acute dialysis treatment
• Basic Life Support trained (ACLS, ATLS, PALS training for specialised wards)
• Billing procedures
• Chronic dialysis treatment
• Computer literacy: MS Office and Dialysis Programme
• Develop/ modify a nursing care plan and dialysis prescription
• Dialysis machine and water purification system operation
• Infection prevention and control (IPC) protocols
• Nephrology
• Nursing procedures and protocols
• Nursing record keeping
• Patient assessment
• Pharmacology
• Relevant nursing legislation
• Risk identification
• Scientific nursing process
• Supervising / Leading / Mentoring

All applicants will be considered, with the understanding that preference will be given in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa, as well as internal applicants/employees that meet the minimum requirements.Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profileJoin our Talent CommunityBecome a part of our Talent Community and we will get in touch with you as soon as there is a relevant opening that fits your skills, interests and experience.Job Type: Allied HealthVideo Token: KDIu6uSOve4Custom Field 1: v1658405577/JobAdvert06_jj10uy.jpg

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