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.
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National Renal Care has grown and evolved into the leading total kidney disease management organisation that provides person-centered health and care, which is digitally enabled, and data driven. National Renal Care seeks to recruit an ambitious, talented, goal driven and self-motivated individual to fulfil the role of a PD Practitioner.
The PD Practitioner will be responsible for overseeing regional operations of home and peritoneal dialysis programs from a financial, technical, regulatory, personnel, business management and growth perspective in accordance with Company goals.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
Ensure growth of the business through marketing, communication and education of stakeholders on an on - going basis.
Responsible for coordinating improved quality nursing care by ensuring compliance to professional and ethical practice.
Ensure optimal patient care in line with NRC’s policies & process
Facilitate the region in PD Skills transfer
Support Groups and Awareness Campaigns for the region to drive healthy start and promote a PD first environment
Achieve program target goals for patient outcomes in accordance with quality patient care and Company goals.
Responsible for coordinating capacity building, mentoring and training of all employees under his/her control.
Communicate with the PD Practitioner Manager on a consistent basis regarding the status of each home and peritoneal dialysis program in each region.
Develop referral source relationships and oversee all marketing efforts.
Ensure that all financial policies and procedures are adhered to i.e., patient and program administration, CAPEX, equipment, budget planning, stock, waste, etc.
Ensure effective staff care by compliance to HR and payroll policies and procedures in managing staff, staffing and related issues daily in the business.
Demonstrate the National Renal Care Values and Caring the NRC Way.
Requirements
Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse/ Midwife or Registration with HPCSA as a Clinical Technologist (Independent Practice)
Relevant qualification in Nursing with Nephrology qualification (including clinical competence in renal)
Basic understand of labour legislation, financial and change management principles
Capacity to implement and maintain standards of health practice required from all accredited bodies and appropriate health legislation.
Excellent Interpersonal skills.
Computer Proficiency (MS Office) essential.
Driver’s license and own transport a must.
Frequent travel/overnight travel will be required. (Up to 40% of time)