Clinical Nurse (R/N), Pediatric Ward - Netcare Montana Hospital

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

• Patient care and counselling
• Performs rostered weekend duties/emergency relief on-call duties and associated tasks
• Provides a safe, clean and secure environment for patients, staff and visitors
• Utilizes supplies and equipment in an economical manner
• Co-operates and collaborates with other hospital departments to provide quality patient care

• Liaises with ward manager on matters relating to patient care
• Keeps accurate records at all times 
• Required to serve on relevant committees within the department
• Supervises and evaluates the quality of patient care through patient rounds
• Communicates with patient and family regarding patient care and informs Unit Manager of patient care problems
• Assists with the coaching of junior staff within the Unit

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 Theatre 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 Theatre
• 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

• Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse.
• Compliance with the SANC code for a Registered Nurse and all applicable health care legislation

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Relevant experience in a Pediatric Unit would be an advantage
• Computer literacy a necessary

KNOWLEDGE

• Capacity to implement and maintain standards of health practice required from all accredited bodies and appropriate health legislation
• Must perform all duties required in the scope of practice for a Registered Nurse