Function Nursing Facility Position Renal Registered Nurse | Clinical Technologist IntroductionA vacancy exists for Renal Registered Nurse/Clinical Technologist based at Life Renal Dialysis, Port-Elizabeth reporting to the Renal 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 OutputsTo provide quality patient care byProviding quality basic and specialized nursing careContinual communication with the patient and family with regards to the patient’s conditionAdministering of medication in accordance to ethical, legal frameworkReview and comply with internal policies and protocolsEnsuring quality management systems and initiatives are conducted according to the unit specificationAdvocate the patient by motivating acuity to the case management and notify the doctor of any limitationsProvide effective people management byInteracting and communicating with a multi-disciplinary teamProvide training and development to ensure personal and professional growthEnsure the Renal team works according to the scope of practice in order to ensure the correct skills mix is utilizedProvide effective cost management byManaging all stock used according to unit specific policies and protocolsControl and manage staff hours leave in accordance with the company policyProvide effective Infection Control and SHEQ byMaintaining a safe and holistic patient environment in order to enforce infection controlPromoting a safe and healthy working environment by completing SHEQ alerts and incident reports to the SHEQ CoordinatorEnsuring effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders byConducting in-service orientation on doctor specific preferencesExecute doctor’s requests and prescriptions after patient roundsAssisting in multi-disciplinary team members with the execution of their dutiesEnsuring the effective functioning of equipment and instrumentationCheck equipment and instrumentation are in working condition on a daily basis and report any defaults to Unit Manager and Clinical EngineerEducate and supervise staff and doctors on the correct utilization of specialized equipment and instrumentationEnsuring effective record keeping byEnsuring records and accurately completed and stored in accordance with legal and ethical requirementsRequirementsRelevant Degree or Diploma in NursingRelevant Degree or Diploma in Clinical TechnologyNurses - Current registration with SANCClinical Technologists (Renal) – Current registration with HPCSANursing work experience in a Renal UnitTo administer both acute and chronic dialysis treatmentsExperience and knowledge of all acute and chronic dialysis treatments in ICU and High Care settingMust be willing to fulfill a role in the unit according to the flexi-hours system and acute dialysis call systemOwn vehicle with a valid license and flexibility to travel for acute dialysisAbility to work with dialysis machines makes and modelsCompetenciesProblem-solving, analysis and judgmentResilienceEngaging diversityVerbal & written communication and presentationOrganisational awarenessDrive & energyExcellence orientationEthical behaviourBuilding relationshipsCustomer responsivenessTeamworkStrong Interpersonal skills