Fresenius Medical Care Healthcare Jobs in Johannesburg
✅ Job Alerts Activated
You'll now receive future job opportunities instantly.
Thinking about applying?
Before you submit your application, take a moment to go through all the details carefully.
Scroll down to read the full job description, including responsibilities, requirements, and benefits — and see if it’s the right fit for you.
SCOPE:
- Admission of the patient into the acute or chronic treatment centre, recording and recapping of medical and surgical history
- Obtain patient information and inform billing department according to unit protocol
- Updating this information as the need arises according to unit protocol
- Obtain a Dialysis Prescription from the treating Nephrologist or Physician
- Ensure that the dialysis machine has been disinfected before use
- Lining and priming of machines with correct consumables
- Weighing the patient and calculating the dry weight and fluid removal
- Monitoring and recording of baseline vital signs.
- Carry out all procedures strictly in accordance with NephroCare Standard Good Dialysis Care (ZA-CI-09-03) and NephroCare Standard Hygiene and Infection Control (ZA-CI-09-04) and NephroCare Standard Water Concentrate and Dialysis Fluid for Haemodialysis and Related Therapies (ZA-CI-10-03)
- Record and Report all patient data accurately using the Database Euclid and TDMS
- Administration of prescribed medication as per doctor’s orders
- Disinfect the machines as per protocol
- Education of patient on renal disease aetiology and treatment modes, blood results, support services and dietary restrictions
- Update all patient files frequently and document all incidents to ensure medico legal requirements are met
- Stock ordering and control as delegated by the unit manager
- Environmental safety and Infection control must be adhered
- Comply with Immunization policy
- Comply with all FMC SOP’s
- Any other duties assigned from time to time by the Clinic Head Nurse within the Scope of Practice of the Registered Nurse
ADVERTISEMENT - CONTINUE READING BELOW ↓
CONTINUE BELOW ↓
Required training and education:
- University degree or equivalent diploma Registered General Nurse diploma at SANC
Required personal competencies:
- Respecting the integrity of the patient-physician relationship
- Collaborating with care teams
- Treating all patients with dignity and respect
- Acting ethically, fairly, courteously, competently, and proactively
- Treating patient safety as a priority
- Complying with the law and our policy regarding adverse event reporting and product complaints
Functional knowledge:
- Knowledge of renal anatomy and physiology
- Aetiology and Pathophysiology of the renal disease and treatment modalities
- Clinical skills must include: Aseptic techniques, Infection control standards, Venepuncture, Vital sign monitoring, Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation.
- Accurate, precise recording keeping, data capturing and monthly qualitative dialysis assessments , disinfection and maintenance record keeping.
- Maintain a safe and comfortable environment
- Keep the equipment, duty room and trolleys clean and stocked
- Check daily the resuscitation trolley to ensure that it is in optimal working condition.
- Administer blood products as per doctors’ orders, following protocol and record vital signs and report any adverse reaction
ADVERTISEMENT - CONTINUE READING BELOW ↓
CONTINUE BELOW ↓
👉 STOP: Ready to Apply?
Don't miss out on this opportunity! Carefully review the job details one last time. Once you're ready, scroll down to the bottom of this page to access the How to apply button.
Hurry—applications for this cycle are closing soon!← View More Healthcare Jobs
✅ Care Worker: Blouberg - Nurture Health Group