Clinical Nurse (R/N), Haematology - Netcare uMhlanga Hospital

The above position is available based in the Haematology Department. The ideal applicants should satisfy the criteria and scope of a Registered Nurse.

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

SKILLS PROFILE

EDUCATION

• Matric or Grade 12

• Must be a Registered Nurse, registered with the South African Nursing Council.

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Experience in the relevant field of nursing is advantageous.

• Flexible in working hours/shift work.

• The ability to communicate well at all levels

• The ability to work well under pressure and to maintain effectiveness during changing conditions

• The ability to develop using collaborative relationships to help accomplish work goals

• The ability to actively participate as a member of a team to achieve goals

• Experience in the relevant field of nursing is advantageous.

• Flexible in working hours/shift work.

• The ability to communicate well at all levels

• The ability to work well under pressure and to maintain effectiveness during changing conditions

• The ability to develop using collaborative relationships to help accomplish work goals

• The ability to actively participate as a member of a team to achieve goals

• The ability to identify and understand issues, problems and opportunities in order to take appropriate action.

• The ability to plan and organise work for self and others to ensure efficient completion

• The ability to produce work of a high-quality standard by accurately checking processes and tasks
• The ability to maintain stable performance under pressure by handling stress in an acceptable way

KNOWLEDGE

The ability to set high standards of performance for self and others, and assume the overall responsibility and accountability for the successful completion of assignments or tasks