Job Description

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 Renal Care Specialist. The Renal Care Specialist will be responsible for ensuring all unit quality audits are done and the improvement of patient outcomes for the area under their management. Render and promote cost effective, safe quality patient care in accordance with hospital standards and policies. KEY PERFOMANCE AREAS

• Ensure that all patient clinical records are maintained and updated in accordance with the deadlines, policies & procedures and the NRC standards.
• Ensure that all financial policies and procedures are followed in the unit i.e. confirmation, billing, private patients, stock, waste etc.Manage and maintain all medical equipment in accordance with NRCxe2x80x99s technical policies and procedures.
• Ensure that all NRC quality initiative programs are utilised for the patients under your management.
• To provide optimal patient care as per the nursing scope of practice and NRCxe2x80x99s clinical care pathways
• Improvement of Patient outcomes (QIxe2x80x99s) for the area under your managementSubmission and usability of standard monthly clinical reports as per the clinical departmentxe2x80x99s requirements with the Machinery and Occupational Safety Act.
• The effective functioning of the training academy in your area i.e. all programs are implemented and are being trained in line with the training schedule.Unit Manager clinical training i.e. Implementation of focused clinical training based on the clinical results of the unit.
• The complete implementation of the following in the area under management: i.e. Clinical Needs Analysis, Clinical training plan/In-Service Training, Patient Education and Research,Ensure compliance to Occupational Health and Safety regulations, policies and procedures in the units under your management.Demonstrate the National Renal Care Values and Caring the Netcare Way in all my behaviourValues: Staff Care, Passion, Joy, Ethics & Integrity, Customer FocusBehaviours: Show my respect, identity, dignity, compassion, appreciation

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.

• Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse/ Midwife or Registration with HPCSA as a Clinical Technologist (Independent Practice)
• Nephrology Nursing Diploma or Btech is essential.
• Relevant experience in the nursing discipline
• Capacity to implement and maintain standards of health practice required from all accredited bodies and appropriate health legislation

COMPETENCIES

• Taking action
• Customer Focus and Service Delivery
• Personal Work Ethic
• Communication