Renal Transplant Co-Ordinator

2 weeks ago
Johannesburg, South Africa Pty Full-time
Function
Nursing
Facility
Life Entabeni Hospital
Position
Renal Transplant Co-Ordinator
Introduction

A vacancy exists for a Renal Transplant Co-Ordinator reporting to the Nurse Manager - Specialised Units. The successful candidate will be responsible for the renal transplant program in KZN.

Critical Outputs
  • Marketing to emergency services, emergency departments and ICU's.
  • Travelling to assess the compatibility of potential donors, where necessary approach next of kin, cadaver brain death certification.
  • Co-ordinate all the clinical and pathology test of donor/recipient tissue typing and cross matching.
  • Ensuring that the donor/recipient receives psychological support where necessary.
  • In the event of an unnatural death requiring forensic post mortem, obtain written permission from the relevant forensic pathologist for the removal organs
  • Co-ordination of the various surgical teams, theatre for organ retrieval and transplant.
  • Follow up with the donor families and staff from the referring hospital
  • Maintain all legal documents pertaining to the case
  • Maintain a register of donors and recipients.
  • Function as a clinical expert in achieving patient outcomes.
  • Promote transplant awareness and education.
  • Patient education and counselling of potential recipients and donors, in respect to listing for transplant.
  • Liaising with medical aids.
  • Obtaining department of health approval.
  • Promote customer satisfaction within the hospital, address customer complaints, conduct quality care rounds and clinical practice audits to monitor care levels and report accordingly.
  • Identify clinical and safety risks and trends and assist with implementation of corrective action where necessary and monitor on an ongoing basis.
  • Initiate and drive functional specific best operating practice, communicate these for wider implementation and participate in hospital specific marketing initiatives.
  • Demonstrate visible leadership in respect of LHC values, operating model, nursing strategy and image of the profession, actively sponsor LHC initiatives and projects to ensure continued and improved productivity.
  • Build and maintain productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders (i.e. HOD's, Enabling functions, patients, family members, service providers and doctors etc.) through ongoing communication and feedback.
Requirements
  • Experienced ICU Registered Nurse with valid registration at SANC.
  • Transplant experience and co-ordination is preferred and will be advantageous.
  • Must be able to manage both live and cadaver donors.
  • At least 5 years' experience in a similar environment.
  • Effective counselling skills including appropriate knowledge of HIV.
  • Excellent presentation skills and communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively with others, establishing, and maintaining good working relationships.
  • The ability to work flexible hours and overtime when necessary.
  • The ability to travel when necessary (Congresses, Panel meetings, etc.).
  • Basic understanding of labour legislation, financial and change management principles.
  • Computer proficiency (MS office).
  • Driver's license & own transport.
Competencies
  • Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
  • Resilience
  • Engaging diversity
  • Verbal & written communication and presentation
  • Influencing
  • Drive & energy
  • Excellence orientation
  • Building relationships
  • Customer responsiveness
  • Organizational awareness
  • Leading by example
  • Motivating and developing people
  • Ethical behavior
Closing date
Friday, August 14, 2026

Internal applicants - Before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.

Explore our vacancies and find the right opportunity for you. Download the application form and email to the relevant contact person specified in the job advertisement.

Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert, should consider their application as unsuccessful.

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