Location: Netcare St Annes Hospital
Reporting structure Unit Manager
ROLE SUMMARY
The Registered Nurse will render and promote cost effective, safe quality patient care in accordance with hospital standards and policies.
The incumbent will further be responsible for direct and/or indirect nursing care of a patient or a group of patients, for assessing, planning, executing and supervising the implementation of care to meet patient needs, is a role model in the delivery of evidence based care and will actively participate in Clinical Governance.
KEY WORK OUTPUT AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Audit health records to ensure compliance
- Ensure all stock is well controlled and managed, charged and credited appropriately
- Keep abreast of current research in the discipline
- Practice patient care according to the Scope of Practice and assume total responsibility for these activities
- Attend handover of report at shift commencement
- Practice the principles of infection prevention and all standard precautions
- Promote and maintain good public relations with patients, relatives and visitors
- Execute all procedures according to hospital standards
- Provide and supervise the delivery of evidence based nursing care
- Communicate with Health Care Practitioners regarding any change in health status
- Participate in ward/units quality improvement programme
- Effective risk prevention and management
- Maintain a therapeutic, clean and safe environment that is free from medico-legal hazards
- Maintain professional conduct and standards at all times in accordance with hospital policies and procedures
- Maintain patient confidentiality at all times
- Work effectively and co-operatively with others to establish and maintain good working relationships that are mutually beneficial.
- Manage acuity and skill mix to ensure appropriate level of care
- Keep up to date with Netcare’s evolving policies and procedures
- Assumes responsibility for own personal and professional development
- Assumes responsibility for maintaining competence in CPR
- Mentoring and supervision of junior healthcare providers and support staff
- Facilitation of a learning environment
SKILLS PROFILE
EDUCATION
- Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse
- Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled and must be destroyed after use
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Relevant experience in ICU / High Care would be advantageous.
- Capacity to implement and maintain standards of health practice required from all accredited bodies and appropriate health legislation
KNOWLEDGE
- Thorough knowledge of general / specialized nursing theory and practice
- Extensive knowledge of modern nursing care principles and practices in the highly specialized field
NON MANAGERIAL SKILLS
Taking Action Capable of recognizing the need for action, considering possible risks and taking
responsibility for results.
Decision Making Capable of making decisions timeously and taking responsibility for the consequences.
Managing Self Capacity to plan, organise and control own work environment by setting appropriate
priorities and achieving set objectives within a given time frame.
Customer Focus and Service Delivery The capacity to identify and respond to the needs of
*internal and external customers.
*Internal and external customers include patients, doctors, colleagues, suppliers, visitors, vendors and any other person that requires a relationship
Adapting and Responding to Change Capable of supporting and advocating change initiatives
and managing own reaction to change.
Continuous Improvement The capacity to improve systems and processes to facilitate continuous improvement.
Personal Work Ethic Capacity to instil an ethic of quality and consistency in self and others.
Building Relationships Capacity to establish constructive and effective relationships.
Communication The capacity to clearly present information, either written or verbal.
Teamwork Capacity to cooperate with others to work towards a common goal.
Technical Knowledge The capacity to perform a technical function to required standards.
VALUES AND BEHAVIOURS
Netcare Values At Netcare, our core value is care.We care about the dignity of our patients and all members of the Netcare family.
- We care about the participation of our people and our partners in everything we do. We care about truth in all our actions.
- We are passionate about quality care and professional excellence.
- Care - The basis of our business.
- The professional, ethical patient care and services we offer at every level of the organisation.
- Truth - The crucial element in building relationships that work.
- Open communication with honesty and integrity is essential.
- Dignity - An acknowledgement of the uniqueness of individuals.
- A commitment to care with the qualities of respect and understanding.
- Passion - The creative, passionate and innovative drive to do things better than Printed copies of this document are uncontrolled and must be destroyed after use before.
- To develop and implement successful healthcare solutions for all.
- Participation - The willingness and desire to work in productive and creative partnerships with others and the commitment to communicate.
- The Netcare Way Netcare is committed to providing quality care.
- I always greet everyone to show my respect.
- I always wear my name badge to show my identity.
- I am always well groomed to show my dignity.
- I always seek consent to show my compassion.
- I always say thank you to show my appreciation.
How to Apply:
APPLICATION PROCESS NETCARE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Company's approved Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to the
Group’s Employment Equity strategy. Netcare actively supports the recruitment of people with disabilities.
Interested candidates who meet the above criteria are requested to e-mail a detailed CV to:
Tasneem Laher
at:
tasneem.laher@netcare.co.za
- Please note:In line with the Group recruitment and selection policy, failure to inform your line manager will automatically disqualify your application. Please refer to the recruitment and selection policy for further details.
- In the event of any physical or psychological limitation that may impair an individual’s ability to perform the job function, the employee must consult the employer for reasonable accommodati
