We are looking for a qualified individual to fill the role of Unit Leader. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing direct and/or indirect nursing care, enhancing patient outcomes, and promoting cost-effective, safe, and quality patient care in accordance with company procedures and policies.

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Requirements and Experience

1. Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse/ Midwife or Registration with HPCSA as a Clinical Technologist (Independent Practice)
2. Relevant qualification with a minimum of 5 Years post basic and proven leadership and/or people management experience within healthcare (including clinical competence in renal)
3. Basic understanding of labour legislation, financial and change management principle
4. Capacity to implement and maintain health practice standards required by accredited bodies and appropriate health legislation.
5. Computer Proficiency (MS Office) is essential.
6. Driver’s license and own transport a must

Competencies

1. Coaching
2. Caring
3. Building a Successful team
4. Respect for others & Diversity Management
5. Influencing others
6. Collaboration
7. Effective Communication
8. Adaptability
9. Good Judgement
10. Organisational Understanding
11. Developing others
12. Building Trust

Key Performance Areas

1. Ensure the growth of the business through ongoing marketing, communication, and education of stakeholders.
2. Ensure that all financial policies and procedures are adhered to in the unit i.e. patient and unit administration, CAPEX, equipment, budget planning, stock, waste, etc.
3. Ensure effective staff care by compliance with HR and payroll policies and procedures in managing staff, staffing and related issues daily in the business
4. Ensure and create a safe and conducive dialysis environment for NRC to render optimal dialysis daily.
5. Ensure adherence to clinical policies and procedures and ensure that NRC’s quality initiatives are utilised for all patients under your management.
6. Ensure efficient customer service by maintaining proactive and effective stakeholder and interdepartmental relationships and communication to maintain optimal service delivery standards.
7. Ensure ongoing education, training, and development of yourself and unit staff to provide the best dialysis service.
8. Ensure optimal patient care per NRC’s policies & procedures, best care practices and quality initiatives.
9. Demonstrate the National Renal Care Values and Caring the NRC Way in all my behaviour.