NURSE/PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIAN IN-CHARGE
TRICHRADT, MPUMALANGA


DO YOU MAKE PATIENT CARE A PRIORITY? WE DO. IF YOU DO, JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY.
Path Care is a partnership of pathologists in private practice across South Africa that has been assisting doctors
and healthcare professionals determine and confirm diagnoses since 1922. We are registered with the HPCSA
(Health Professions Council of South Africa) and all our laboratories are SANAS accredited.
An opportunity exists for a Senior Professional Nurse/Staff Nurse/Phlebotomy Technician In-Charge to join the
Path Care family at the Trichardt depot in Mpumalanga. We are seeking an individual who displays a high level of
ethics and integrity while consistently aligning with the Path Care values.


• Relevant Nursing or Phlebotomy Technician
qualification

• Current registration with the SANC/HPCSA

• Must have a valid driver’s license

• Relevant business management qualification is

advantageous

• Intermediate computer literacy (LIMS, Microsoft

Office)

• 5 years of nursing experience

• 2-3 years’ phlebotomy experience which includes

order of draw and running of Point of Care
instruments i.e. Hemocue, Stratus & running of
arterial blood gas on the machine is essential

• Experience in maintaining QA systems

• Experience in technical procedure development and

implementation

• Must have a proven track record of building and

maintaining positive relationships with
internal/external stakeholders

• Client-focused with strong interpersonal relations

• Effective verbal and electronic communication skills

• Experience in training staff

• Excellent Attention to detail

• Emotional intelligence

• Innovative

• Effective planning and organisational skills

• Ability to work effectively under pressure and display

resilience and tenacity in challenging situations

• Managerial/Supervisory experience

• Advanced trouble-shooting

• Must have a proven track of displaying leadership

abilities including delegating and team building

• Ability to influence and motivate staff

• Must have an acceptable track record/performance

record with regard to the technical and behavioural
competencies required to perform in this position

Please note that all shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a technical proficiency test to assess their level of competency.

Join the Path Care team and enjoy partnering with thought-leaders and experts in the pathology and diagnostics field while impacting on
the lives of patients. Your contribution to the company will be rewarded with a market-related remuneration package which includes a
retirement fund contribution and risk benefits (Group Life & Disability Cover), a health care allowance, discounted pathology tests and
payment of HPCSA annual registration. Through our partnership with The Path Care Academy, we emphasise our commitment to lifelong
learning and development of our talent.
Applicants who meet the criteria and are interested in joining our dynamic team are required to complete the attached application form
and submit this together with a CV to elsabe.meyer@pathcare.net
Please indicate the position you are applying for – POST NUMBER 2897 and include a comprehensive CV and cover letter detailing the
level and extent of your knowledge, skills and competencies required for this position.
Please note: by applying for this position, your application will be subject to verification checks of your driver’s licence, ID document,
qualifications/proof of registration, credit and criminal checks if required. Candidates must be willing to participate in a rigorous evaluation
process.

• Manage and be responsible for pathology operations under their supervision within the depot/department, including HR,

finance, quality matters and auditing of the systems

• Work collaboratively with the Pathologists, Area Manager and Nursing Manager in their drive for growth and innovation

• Communicate, implement and manage organisational strategies, objectives and policies

• Manage, motivate and engage direct reports while maintaining day-to-day HR management administration

• Mentor, develop and train team members

• Participate in the consistent implementation of operational processes to the standards of “best practice”, while optimising

the use of laboratory resources

• Actively work to harness the value of people

• Investigate, recommend and implement initiatives to improve operational efficiencies

• Manage reagents and equipment

• Perform advanced maintenance, housekeeping and troubleshooting of technical problems

• Identify and manage the needs of all stakeholders in order to priorities and optimise patient care, as well as strengthen

relationships with supporters thereby contributing to the success of the business

• Handle complaints/queries timeously and effectively
  

Path Care is committed to the pursuit of excellence and diversity in achieving our equity targets and the organisation’s approved Employment Equity plan will be
considered as part of the talent acquisition process.

Key Competency Requirements and Experience
CLOSING DATE: TUESDAY, 17 September 2024
Key Responsibilities