National Renal Care (NRC) is a wholly South African owned company, established in 1995, and is the only private dialysis therapy provider in SA that has a national network of 64 dedicated dialysis units with a presence in every major centre throughout the country.
Assistant Unit Leader - NRC Linksfield - 4 positions
National Renal Care has grown and evolved into the leading total kidney and disease management organisation in South Africa. NRC cares, not only for its patients but also for society and earth. National Renal Care seeks to recruit an ambitious, talented, goal driven and self-motivated individual to fulfil the role of an Assistant Unit Leader
The Assistant Unit Leader will focus on the delivery of quality competent nursing care. The incumbent will act as a clinical resource and leader in the Renal specialty, performing functions at an advanced level competently and consistently
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
To provide optimal patient care as per the nursing scope of practice and NRC’s clinical care pathways.
To perform dialysis according to prescription in a safe manner and in accordance to NRC’s internal policies and procedures.
Ensure that all patient clinical records are maintained and updated in accordance with the deadlines, policies & procedures and the NRC standards.
Manage and maintain all medical equipment in accordance with NRC’s technical policies and procedures.
Ensure that all financial policies and procedures are followed in the unit i.e. confirmation, billing, private patients, stock, waste etc.
Ensure that your knowledge is constantly updated regarding Nephrology nursing in order to aid you in providing an optimal dialysis service and education and training to patients, new staff and patient’s families.
Requirements
A relevant nursing qualification (Diploma in General Nursing/ B Cur Degree) or equivalent NQF 7 qualification
Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse/HPCSA
Proven Leadership abilities a prerequisite
Computer proficiency (MS Office)
A Minimum of 3 years’ renal experience will be an advantage.
COMPETENCIES:
Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
Resilience
Team work
Drive and energy
Excellence orientation (concern for high quality work)
Ethical Behaviour (Honesty)
Building relationships and customer responsiveness
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