Registered Nurse (RN), General Ward - Netcare Greenacres Hospital

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 patients’ needs, is a role model in the delivery of evidence-based care and will actively participate in Clinical Governance.

KEY WORK OUTPUT AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• To 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 assumes total responsibility for these activities
• Attend handover of the report at shift commencement

• Communicate effectively with patients/relatives regarding their care
• Provide and deliver evidence-based nursing care
• 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 for ensuring correct use, cleaning and storage of equipment, reporting faulty equipment
• Work effectively and cooperatively 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 goals
• Keep up to date with Netcare’s evolving policies and procedures
• Assumes responsibility for own personal and professional development
• Participate in the unit quality improvement program
• Perform other duties requested by the unit manager

SKILLS PROFILE

EDUCATION

• Must have the necessary nursing qualifications
• Currently registered with the South African Nursing Council
• Matric Certificate or an equivalent qualification

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Capacity to implement and maintain standards of health practice required from all accredited bodies and appropriate health legislation
• Cardiac, Cardiothoracic and Medical experience will be advantageous
• Must be prepared to be flexible in working hours/shift work.
• The ability to actively participate as a member of a team to achieve goals.

KNOWLEDGE

• Thorough knowledge of general/specialized nursing theory and practice
• Extensive knowledge of modern nursing care principles and practices in the highly specialised field.