Our client, a leading Private Hospital Group is looking for an experienced, trained and qualified Registered Nurse for their Emergency and Resuscitation Unit at their facility in Soshanguve just north of Pretoria.

ROLE SUMMARY

The incumbent will be responsible for direct and/or indirect nursing care of a patient or group of patients. The Registered Nurse is responsible for assessing, planning, executing and supervising the implementation of care to meet patient needs. The Registered Nurse is a role model in the delivery of evidence based care. The Registered Nurse will actively participate in Clinical Governance.

KEY WORK OUTPUT AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

Patient Care

Practices patient care according to his/her Scope of Practice and assumes total responsibility for these activities
Contributes to the holistic care of patients
Effective Risk prevention and management
Participate in ward/units quality improvement programme
Attends handover of report at shift commencement
Effective communication with patients regarding their care
The promotion of health and wellbeing
Practices the principles of infection prevention and all Standard precautions
Promotes and maintains good public relations with patients, relatives and visitors
Executes all procedures according to hospital standards
Refer all complaints from patients and doctors to sister-in-charge of the unit
Carries out all departmental duties as assigned by Supervisors
Provides and supervises the delivery of evidence based nursing care
Ensure that all patients have an appropriate nursing care plan
Communicate with Health Care Practitioners regarding any change in health status
Administer and store medication in accordance with the Botshilu Private Hospital policy.

Personal and professional development

Assumes responsibility for own personal and professional development
Assumes responsibility for maintaining competence in CPR
Projects a positive professional image
Promotes and maintains good working and interpersonal relationships with management, colleagues and doctors
Keeps up to date with Botshilu Private Hospital ’s evolving policies and procedures
Mentoring and supervision of junior healthcare providers and support staff
Facilitation of a learning environment
Keep abreast of current research in their discipline
Participate in staff development and maximising performance

Administration

Manage acuity and skill mix to ensure appropriate level of care
Compliance with documentation policy
Ongoing audit of health records to ensure compliance
Ensures all stock is well controlled and managed, charged and credited appropriately

Risk Management

Maintains a therapeutic, clean and safe environment that is free from medico-legal hazards
Adheres to the Botshilu Private Hospital ’s Resuscitation and Reanimation policy
Adheres to Botshilu Private Hospital’s medical waste management principles and all other waste management principles
Maintains a safe working environment in accordance with the Machinery and Occupational Safety Act
Reports and acts upon potential/actual risks identified
Responsible for ensuring correct use, cleaning and storage of equipment
Reports equipment needing repair or replacement
Maintain professional conduct and standards at all times in accordance with hospital policies and procedures
Maintains patient confidentiality at all times

SKILLS PROFILE

EDUCATION

Diploma in General Nursing
Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse
Relevant qualification within a specialist area

WORK EXPERIENCE

Relevant experience in the Nursing discipline
Capacity to implement and maintain standards of health practice required from all accredited bodies and appropriate health legislation

KNOWLEDGE

The ability to set high standards of performance for self and others, and assuming the overall responsibility and accountability for the successful completion of assignments or tasks.