Job Description

2 x Registered Nurse - General Ward

Function

Nursing

Facility

Position

2 x Registered Nurse - General Ward

Introduction

Two vacancies exist for a Registered Nurse General Ward, based at Life Knysna Private Hospital, reporting to Charne das Neves, Unit Manager.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing holistic patient care and collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders in line with Company & Hospital strategic objectives.

Critical Outputs

Effective cost management for staff and stock by:

• Evaluating employee labour hours and managing debit and credit hours
• Minimising unnecessary stock wastage and facilitating the maintenance of equipment

Providing quality patient care by:

• Identifying and ensuring staff undergo department-specific micro orientation
• Ensuring daily care rounds are conducted and investigating complaints
• Providing accurate, appropriate and adequate information to patients and family members during hospitalization

Providing effective risk management (SHEQ & infection control) by:

• Monitoring and implementing preventative measures to minimize risk
• Comply with ISO requirements in order to facilitate infection control

Conducting effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders:

• Identifying doctor's preferences and stakeholders needs and implementing it in the working environment

Requirements

• Relevant Degree or Diploma in Nursing
• Nursing Experience in Medical Wards
• Current registration with the relevant professional or regulatory body
• Understanding of the private healthcare industry, its challenges and role players would be an advantage
• Computer proficiency
• Driver's licence and ability to travel

Competencies

• Problem-solving, analysis, and judgement
• Resilience
• Engaging diversity
• Verbal & written communication and presentation
• Influencing
• Drive & Energy
• Building relationships
• Customer responsiveness
• Organisational awareness
• Ethical behaviour
• Excellence orientation
• Leading by example (Key for Managers)
• Motivating and developing people (Key for Managers)

Email

Closing date

Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Internal applicants - Before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.

Explore our vacancies and find the right opportunity for you. Download the application form and email to the relevant contact person specified in the job advertisement.

Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Life Healthcare has a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy in place which requires all employees to be COVID-19 vaccinated.

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert, should consider their application as unsuccessful.

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