Netcare Healthcare / Medical / Nursing Jobs in Gauteng
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The incumbent will be responsible for direct and/or indirect nursing care of a patient or group of patients and will function under the direct and/ or indirect supervision of the Registered Nurse. This includes caring for the patient, his possessions, documentation and the control and economical use of stock and equipment in the ward.
KEY WORK OUTPUT AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Practices patient care according to his/her Scope of Practice and assumes total responsibility for these activities
- Executes all procedures according to hospital standards
- Carries out all departmental-related duties as assigned by Supervisors
- Practices the principles of infection prevention and all standard precautions
- Promotes and maintains good public relations with patients, relatives and visitors
- Attends handover of a report from the Shift leader
- Refers any queries to the sister-in-charge.
- Assumes responsibility for own personal and professional development
- Assumes responsibility for maintaining competence in CPR/BLS
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- 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
- Maintains a therapeutic, clean and safe environment that is free from medico-legal hazards.
- 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 potential/actual risks identified
- Ensures all stock is well controlled and managed
- Responsible for ensuring correct use, cleaning and storage of equipment
- Reports equipment needing repair or replacement to sister-in-charge
SKILLS PROFILE
EDUCATION
- Grade 12
- Registration with the South African Nursing Council as an Enrolled Nursing Auxiliary or equivalent NQF level 4 qualification.
- Compliance with the SANC code for an Enrolled Nursing Auxiliary and all applicable Health Care Legislation
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Relevant experience in the nursing discipline would be an advantage
- Previous experience in the private sector would be advantageous
KNOWLEDGE
- Thorough knowledge of general/specialised nursing theory and practice.
- Capacity to implement and maintain standards of health practice required from all accredited bodies and appropriate health legislation.
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NON-MANAGERIAL/ SPECIALIST SKILLS
Coaching Others*
- The capacity to recognise development areas in others and support them to facilitate personal development through coaching.
Leading and Managing The capacity to implement and support change initiatives and to provide - Change leadership in times of uncertainty.
Performance Development
- The ability to evaluate and develop different levels of capacity within a team to achieve set objectives.
- Taking Action Capable of recognising the need for action, considering possible risks and taking responsibility for results.
- Decision-Making Capable of making decisions timeously and taking responsibility for the consequences.
- Managing Self Capacity to plan, organise and control own work environment by setting appropriate priorities and achieving set objectives within a given time frame.
Customer Focus and Service
The capacity to identify and respond to the needs of internal and external Delivery customers.
Internal and external customers include patients, doctors, colleagues, suppliers, visitors, vendors and any other person that requires a relationship
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