We are looking for a qualified individual to fill the role of PD Practitioner. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing regional operations of home and peritoneal dialysis programs from a financial, technical, regulatory, personnel, business management and growth perspective in accordance with Company goals.

At National Renal Care, we are committed to being an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Our recruitment processes are about finding the right skills and promoting diversity and inclusion, aligning with our Group’s Employment Equity strategy. We actively encourage the inclusion of individuals with disabilities in our workforce.

In line with our commitment to fair recruitment, internal applicants must inform their line manager of the application to avoid automatic disqualification as per our recruitment and selection policy. For detailed information, refer to the policy document. If any physical or psychological limitations may impact your ability to perform the job, consult with the employer for reasonable accommodation.

If you do not receive a response within 4 weeks of the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

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Requirements and Experience

• Relevant qualification within a specialist area or equivalent NQF 7.
• Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse/ Midwife or Registration with HPCSA as a Clinical Technologist (Independent Practice)
• Experience in renal nursing is a strong recommendation.
• Capacity to implement and maintain health practice standards required by accredited bodies and appropriate health legislation.
• Must be able to work under pressure in a constantly changing environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills required.

Competencies

• Excellence orientation (concern for a high quality of work)
• Strong customer orientation
• Team Player
• Ethical behaviour (Honesty)
• Leadership ability
• Well organised

Key Performance Areas

• Ensure growth of the business through marketing, communication and education of stakeholders on an on – going basis.
• Responsible for coordinating improved quality nursing care by ensuring compliance to professional and ethical practice.
• Ensure optimal patient care in line with NRC’s policies & process
• Facilitate the region in PD Skills transfer
• Support Groups and Awareness Campaigns for the region to drive healthy start and promote a PD first environment
• Achieve program target goals for patient outcomes in accordance with quality patient care and Company goals.
• Responsible for coordinating capacity building, mentoring and training of all employees under his/her control.
• Communicate with Operational Home Therapies Manager on a consistent basis regarding the status of each home and peritoneal dialysis program in each region.
• Develop referral source relationships and oversee all marketing efforts.
• Ensure that all financial policies and procedures are adhered to i.e., patient and program administration, CAPEX, equipment, budget planning, stock, waste, etc.
• Ensure effective staff care by compliance to HR and payroll policies and procedures in managing staff, staffing and related issues daily in the business.
• Demonstrate the National Renal Care Values and Caring the NRC Way.