Job Description

PURPOSE OF POSITION
To Provide age-appropriate patient care according to the nursing scope of practice as defined by the South African Nursing Council (SANC).
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Practice within your scope of practice as a Registered Nurse.
• Caring for patients with acute conditions - building relationships and responding to their physical and emotional needs, while delivering effective care.
• Administering patients' medications and treatments - and monitoring results.
• Dealing with the specific symptoms of mental illness, de-escalating stressful situations, and helping patients overcome challenges.
• Interacting with patients' families and other care staff - offering advice and information on patients' conditions.
• Preparing and maintaining patients records, producing care plans and risk assessments.
• Organizing group therapy sessions, including social and artistic events, aimed at promoting patients' mental recovery.
• Lead and supervise the team.
• Attend to patients complaints.
• Provide safe, quality patient care within the ward/unit.
• Comply with SANC and stakeholder legislation.

COMPETENCIES (The following will be advantageous)
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
(Educational Qualifications & Experience)

• Matric is essential.
• Diploma/degree in Nursing science/ related to.
• Must be Psych trained.
• Must be registered with SANC as a Registered Nurse with valid APC.
• Must have two or more years of experience as a Professional Nurse in a Psychiatric Ward.
• Computer literate MS Word & Excel.
• Must be prepared to do shift-work (Night shift / Day Shift).

SKILLS
(Practical & Technical)

• Good interpersonal skills with doctors, patients and colleagues are essential.
• Excellent communication and listening skills
• good organisation and time management skills
• decision-making and problem-solving skills
• compassion and the ability to empathise with patients
• an interest in patient health.

BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES
(Personality Characteristics)

• Professionalism and initiative.
• Well-spoken and respectful.
• Adhere to all company rules and policies.

JMH VALUES (Commitment)

• We respect the dignity of an individual.
• We are committed to giving our doctors top quality service.
• We are committed to building an atmosphere of trust, and to train and develop our staff to their fullest potential.
• We are committed to providing our shareholders with a fair rate of return on their investment.
• We will act in a responsible manner towards our physical and social environment.

Skills Required