Wits Donald Gordon Med Centre | Parktown, Johannesburg | South Africa 

Closing date: 12/09/2025  
Number of positions: 1 
Recruiter name: Nombulelo Florence Mpofu  
Reference number: 63284  
 Workplace Type: [[cust_WorkplaceType]]
Permanent

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

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.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

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 utilised stock and equipment are accurately charged

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Degree / Diploma in Clinical Technology (Nephrology)

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

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

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE 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

All applicants will be considered, with the understanding that preference will be given in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa, as well as internal applicants/employees that meet the minimum requirements.