Clinical Nurse (R/N), Experienced - Netcare Akasia 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 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 of health records and implementation of corrective action where required to ensure compliance.
• Responsible to 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.

• Contribute to the holistic care of patients.
• Attend handover of 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.
• Manage all complaints from patients and doctors and inform sister-in-charge of the unit of the complaint and action taken.
• Carry out 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 in accordance with the Netcare policy.
• Perform other duties as reasonably requested by the Unit Manager or senior member of staff followed up Acts in a supervisory capacity over EN’s and ENA’s.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Assumes 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.
• Facilitation of a learning environment.

SKILLS PROFILE

EDUCATION

• Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse/ Midwife.
• 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

• Computer Literacy : Excel, V Lookups, IF Formulae,SAP,MS Office Suite