Stomaltherapy Nurse

Join our team as a
**Stomaltherapy Nurse**

Western Cape Region

**Your area of responsibility**:

- To educate and assist Nursing Staff with the safe and effective delivery of care within the designated area and ensure a high standard of patient care in liaison with Ward Managers, Consultants and other professionals.
- Evaluate and review patterns of working, giving professional support to the ward / department in conjunction with the lead ET/Nurse in the clinic.
- To educate and assist Nursing staff with pre -operative assessment, citing and counselling of patients
- To educate and assist Nursing staff with postoperative support and care to patients
- To assist Nursing staff with selection of suitable postoperative products.
- To schedule appointments with patients who are unable to attend hospital clinics and if requested by Product Specialist (after approval by Sales & Product Manager)
- Contact SASS patients who might need assistance/guidance on Hollister products or general stoma care

**What we look for**:

- Degree or Diploma in Nursing or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as Professional Nurse.
- Stomaltherapy qualification / currently working as a Stomaltherapy Nurse / working in a GIT ward or busy doing a Stomaltherapy Course would be advantageous.
- Preferred SASA Stoma Certification
- 4+ years’ experience in a clinical setting working with patients and/or end users
- Able to travel