Acute Coordinator – NRC Cape Acutes (Western Cape) needed at National Renal Care Pty

Requirements

Requirements and Experience

• Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse/ Midwife or equivalent NQF 7 qualifications 
• Relevant qualification within a specialist area 
• Relevant experience in the nursing discipline 
• Capacity to implement and maintain standards of health practice required from all accredited bodies and appropriate health legislation.
• Must be able to work under pressure in a constantly changing environment
• Strong interpersonal skills required
• A valid driver’s license and own transport are essential requirements for this position.
• Must be able to travel between hospitals daily

Competencies

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

Key Performance Areas

• Ensure growth of the business through marketing, communication and education of stakeholders on an on – going basis.
• Ensure that all financial policies and procedures are adhered to in the department i.e. patient and unit 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.
• Ensure and create a safe and conducive dialysis environment for NRC to render optimal dialysis daily.
• Ensure adherence to clinical policies and procedures and ensure that NRC’s quality initiatives are utilised for all patients under your management.
• Ensure efficient customer service by maintaining proactive and effective stakeholder and interdepartmental relationships and communication in order to maintain optimal standards of service delivery.
• Ensure on – going education, training and development of yourself and unit staff in order to provide the best dialysis service.
• Ensure optimal patient care in line with NRC’s policies & procedures, best care practices and quality initiatives.
• Demonstrate the National Renal Care Values and Caring the NRC Way.