PD Practitioner - NRC Richardsbay at National Renal Care Pty(Ltd)

Description

• National Renal Care has grown and evolved into the leading total kidney disease management organisation that provides person-centered health and care, which is digitally enabled, and data driven. National Renal Care seeks to recruit an ambitious, talented, goal driven and self-motivated individual to fulfil the role of a PD Practitioner.
• The PD Practitioner 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.  

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 the PD Practitioner 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.

Requirements

• Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse/ Midwife or Registration with HPCSA as a Clinical Technologist (Independent Practice)
• Relevant qualification in Nursing with Nephrology qualification (including clinical competence in renal)
• Basic understand of labour legislation, financial and change management principles
• Capacity to implement and maintain standards of health practice required from all accredited bodies and appropriate health legislation.
• Excellent Interpersonal skills.
• Computer Proficiency (MS Office) essential.
• Driver’s license and own transport a must.
• Frequent travel/overnight travel will be required. (Up to 40% of time)

 COMPETENCIES

• Coaching
• Caring
• Building a Successful team
• Respect for others & Diversity Management
• Influencing others
• Collaboration
• Effective Communication
• Adaptability
• Good Judgement
• Organisational Understanding
• Developing others
• Building Trust