Our client, a Health group company, has a vacancy for an Senior Clinical Technologist (Acute Renal) based in the Worcester, South Africa
Job Description
To deliver safe, comprehensive and quality nursing care, with specific reference to renal disease treatment and education according to the Scope of Practice and Renal Care policies and standard procedures in an acute setting in all relevant hospital and ICU wards
Minimum Requirements
Degree / Diploma in Clinical Technology (Nephrology)
Registered Nurse with a minimum of 2-3 years post-registration experience in an acute renal environment; or Clinical technologist (Nephrology) registered with the HPCSA with a minimum of 2-3 years Dialysis experience
Registered Nurse with SANC with post-registration renal qualification Or Clinical technologist (Nephrology) registered with the HPCSA will be advantageous
Acute dialysis treatment
Basic Life Support trained (ACLS, ATLS, PALS training for specialised wards)
Billing procedures
Chronic dialysis treatment
Computer literacy: MS Office and Dialysis Programme
Develop/ modify a nursing care plan and dialysis prescription
Dialysis machine and water purification system operation
Infection prevention and control (IPC) protocols
Nephrology
Nursing procedures and protocols
Nursing record keeping
Patient assessment
Pharmacology
Relevant nursing legislation
Risk identification
Scientific nursing process
Supervising / Leading / Mentoring
Duties and Responsibilities
Coordinate acute renal process within the acute setting
Deliver quality nursing care in collaboration with a multi-professional team
Identify, prevent and manage risks to ensure patient safety
Facilitate a positive patient experience by creating a conducive environment
Provide accurate and comprehensive records of all nursing interventions
Create a learning environment that builds staff competence
Ensure that all utilized stock and equipment are accurately charged
Should you meet the above requirements, we urge you to apply by forwarding your CV along with any supporting documents to jason@glass-house.co.za
