Job Summary
Minimum Requirements
Qualifications
- Diploma or Degree leading to registration as a Registered Nurse with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) or Clinical Technologist (Independent Practice) registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA).
- Post Basic Diploma in Nephrology Nursing would be advantageous.
Experience
- Acute dialysis experience is preferred
- ICU or Critical Care experience would be advantageous
- Experience performing CRRT and SLED would be advantageous
- Experience working within multidisciplinary hospital teams.
- Experience in emergency and after-hours clinical environments.
- Experience independently managing dialysis equipment outside a dialysis unit is preferred.
Knowledge
Working knowledge of relevant healthcare legislation and professional standards, including:
- National Health Act
- POPIA
- Health and Safety legislation
- SANC/HPCSA ethical rules and scope of practice
What We Offer
- Opportunity to work within a patient-centred, multidisciplinary environment.
- Exposure to innovative renal care practices.
- Ongoing professional development and learning opportunities.
- A culture built on compassion, collaboration and clinical excellence.
Working Conditions
- The role is mobile and requires frequent travel between hospitals within an allocated geographical region.
- Work is performed in a variety of hospital settings including Intensive Care Units, High Care Units, and general wards.
- The position requires flexibility to respond to urgent and unplanned patient treatment requirements.
- Participation in after-hours, weekend, public holiday and on-call rosters will be required in accordance with operational requirements.
- Regular handling and setup of dialysis equipment and consumables are essential requirements of the role.
The practitioner works in high-acuity clinical environments requiring sound clinical judgement, adaptability and the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Melomed Renal Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to employment equity, diversity, inclusion and fair labour practices. The Company's approved Employment Equity Plan and numerical targets will be considered during the recruitment and selection process in accordance with the Employment Equity Act and the Group's Employment Equity Strategy. Applications from suitably qualified persons with disabilities are encouraged. Reasonable accommodation will be considered throughout the recruitment and employment process where reasonably practicable.
NATIONAL RENAL CARE
24 Fricker Road
Illovo
Johannesburg
2196
Company
About
National Renal Care is a leading provider of comprehensive kidney disease management in South Africa. We foster a collaborative work environment where compassion, digital innovation and clinical excellence come together to deliver high-quality, person-centred care.