Rover Registered Nurse

• Ensure the patient is weighed and blood is taken before the dialysis process
• Document observations on an hourly basis
• Ensure that the patient is satisfied with the treatment they have received before leaving
• Ensure the machines are cleaned and sterilized after completion of each treatment and before another treatment begins
• Perform duties in the unit with chronic dialysis as and when rostered
• Promote growth in patient numbers by maintaining a good working relationship and providing feedback to referring doctors regarding patient care.
• Ensure that all stock used is accounted for on the Patient Control Sheet
• Participate in the education of patients and their relatives in the treatment of kidney failure
• To assist with the collation of any and all statistics required by the company in a timeous manner.
• To provide support to other staff members and to be available to cover the unit in times of need.
• Travel to hospitals where the acute patients need to be treated
• From time to time you will be required to perform tasks outside of the above mentioned responsibilities at managements discretion.
• Required to perform acutes, PD and work in the chronic Unit

Requirements:

• Registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse or with HPCSA as a Graduate Clinical Technologist
• Nephrology Course advantageous
• BHSc Clinical Technology (Nephrology)
• MS package (Essential)
• Willing to work flexible hours if necessary and travel to various units
• Valid drivers license and own reliable transport essential
• Renal experience (Essential)
• Should be in good health and fit to perform services and/or duties