Job Description

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 NRCxe2x80x99s clinical care pathways.
• To perform dialysis according to prescription in a safe manner and in accordance to NRCxe2x80x99s 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 NRCxe2x80x99s 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 patientxe2x80x99s families.

NATIONAL RENAL CARE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The Company's approved Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to the Groupxe2x80x99s Employment Equity strategy. National Renal Care actively supports the recruitment of people with disabilities. In the event of a candidate having any disability that may impair the individualxe2x80x99s ability to perform the job function, the candidate must kindly inform the employer so that an assessment for reasonable accommodation can be made. If you are not contacted within 2 weeks of the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful. DISCLAIMER By applying for this position and providing us with your CV and other personal information, you are consenting to the information being used for the specific purpose for which it was provided, which is for recruitment purposes and possible appointment should you be successful. Please note that your information will be processed for recruitment purposes only or for such purposes relating to assessing the establishment of an employment relationship with yourself, and this will be done in accordance with the applicable data protection and privacy legislation. We confirm that such information will not be used for any other purpose without obtaining your prior consent. Please note that confirmation of employment for applicants will be conducted with past employers. Reference check for internal applicants will be conducted with the direct line manager/s. Employees are required to discuss internal job applications with their direct line manager to ensure that the line manager is aware of the application. If your application is not successful, we retain your CV and other information provided for a period of 6 months after which it will be destroyed in a secure manner. If you object to your information being used in accordance with the aforementioned clauses, please indicate your objection and we will immediately destroy your personal information in a secure manner.

• 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 yearsxe2x80x99 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
• Organisational awareness