Registered Nurse: ICU 1 & 2 - Netcare Garden City Hospital

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

Practice patient care according to the Scope of Practice and assume total responsibility for these activities

• Contribute to the holistic care of patients
• Attend handover of the report at shift commencement

• Communicate effectively with patients regarding their care
• Promote patient of health and wellbeing
• 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
• Refer all complaints from patients and doctors to the sister-in-charge of the unit
• Carryout all departmental duties as assigned by supervisors
• Provide and supervise 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 according to the Netcare policy.
• Performother duties as reasonably requested by the Unit Manager or senior member of staff.
• Participate in ward/unit quality improvement programme
• Effective risk prevention and management
• Maintain a therapeutic, clean and safe environment that is free from medico-legal hazards
• Adhere to the Netcare Resuscitation  and Reanimation policy
• Adhere to Netcare medical waste management principles and all other waste management principles
• Maintain a safe working environment in accordance with the Machinery and Occupational Safety Act
• Report and act upon potential/actual risks  identified
• Responsible ensuring correct use, cleaning and storage of equipment
• Report equipment needing repair or replacement
• 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.
• Create and maintain a positive environment where the differences of others are  recognized, understood, and valued so that all can  reach their full potential and maximize their contributions
• Develop collaborative relationships to help accomplish work  goal
• Manage acuity  and skill mix to ensure appropriate level of care
• Keep up to date with Netcare’s evolving policies and procedures
• Responsibility for own  personal and professional development
• Assumes responsibility for maintaining competence in CPR
• Keep  abreast of current research in the discipline
• Mentoring and supervision of junior healthcare providers and support staff

Skills profile

Education

• Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse
• Grade 12 or equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification.

Work experience

•  ICU Experience preferable
• 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 assume the overall responsibility and accountability for the successful completion of assignments or tasks.