Registered Nurse: Experienced (Surgical) - 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 of 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 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  goal
• 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 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
• Unit/Ward 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.