Registered Nurse: Paediatric Ward - Netcare Femina Hospital

The Registered Nurse is a professional who remains responsible for the assessment, planning and implementation of individualised and holistic nursing care of a patient, their families or the community, performed either directly or indirectly.

The incumbent ultimately coordinates patient care within the concept of the multi-disciplinary health team.

The incumbent also fulfils the role by the use of scientifically based nursing theories and processes, treating the patients as a physical, social and spiritual individuals, and by use of educational and technical means applicable to health care practice.

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 the 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 Netcare 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 Netcare’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 an 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 Netcare Resuscitation and Reanimation policy
• Adheres to Netcare 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

• Registered as a Professional Nurse with the South African Nursing Council or equivalent NQF level 7 qualification

• Compliance with the SANC code for a Registered Nurse and all applicable healthcare legislation

Work experience

• Relevant experience in Paediatric Ward would be an advantage

Knowledge

• Capacity to implement and maintain standards of health practice required from all accredited bodies and appropriate health legislation