Registered Nurse / Independent Clinical Technologist – Dialysis Practitioner

About the role

Melomed Renal Care is seeking a qualified Dialysis Practitioner to deliver safe, high‑quality, evidence‑based dialysis care. You will work within a multidisciplinary team to promote patient‑centred care, shared decision‑making and self‑management.

Key responsibilities

• Provide haemodialysis and/or peritoneal dialysis treatments in line with professional and regulatory standards.
• Operate dialysis equipment and water‑treatment systems safely and efficiently.
• Educate and counsel patients on dialysis procedures, self‑care and lifestyle management.
• Participate in clinical audits, quality‑improvement initiatives and monitor clinical and patient‑reported outcomes.
• Apply evidence‑based practice to enhance safety, effectiveness and overall patient experience.

Required profile

• Degree in Nursing or BTech in Clinical Technology.
• Registered with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a RN/Midwife or with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Clinical Technologist.
• 1‑2 years experience in a haemodialysis and/or peritoneal dialysis unit.
• Experience managing chronic kidney disease patients and operating dialysis equipment.
• Knowledge of quality‑improvement, risk‑management and relevant healthcare legislation (National Health Act, POPIA, OHS, SANC/HPCSA ethical rules).

Required skills

• Dialysis equipment operation
• Water‑treatment system management
• Patient education and counselling
• Quality‑improvement methodologies
• Risk‑management principles

What we offer

• Patient‑centred, multidisciplinary work environment.
• Exposure to innovative renal‑care practices.
• Ongoing professional development and learning opportunities.
• A culture built on compassion, collaboration and clinical excellence.
• Equal opportunity employment.