Job Description

Job Title: Registered Nurse: Maternity

Location: Clinix Botshelong-Empilweni Private Hospital (Vosloorus).

Job Summary:

The Registered Nurse will promote and deliver quality patient care and wellness in accordance with industry standards and to execute Nursing duties within the standards, procedures and protocols set down by the South African Nursing Council and Scope of Practice. The incumbent will collaborate with Doctors, multi-disciplinary team members and the community in providing holistic support to patients and their family and loved ones whilst supervising allocated team members, within a specialized unit.

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Requirements:

Diploma / Degree in Nursing. Relevent Midwifery Qualification. BLS Qualification.

Minimum Experience:

Post registration experience preferred.

Added Advantage:

Previous experience in a private hospital environment advantageous.

DELIVERABLES:

Perform nursing duties in accordance with the South African Nursing Council (SANC), Department of Health (DOH) and National Core standards. Adhere to the principles and standards of patient advocacy according to the SANC Acts and Omissions, Company Code of Conduct, Patient Rights and Responsibility Charter, Code of Conduct, Patient Rights and Responsibility Charter, National Millennium Development goals and the responsibility of continuous professional development (CPD). Supervise, organise, lead and control quality of care work for self and team adhering to therapeutic standards and goals. Actively participate in internal and external auditing processes, for example DOH, National Core Standards, SHERQ, SANC and Risk Audits. Document and maintain accurate files and records of patient medication and conduct ward rounds including accompanying Doctors and other Medical Practitioners for creating and evaluating customized care plans including implementing. * Monitor activities of nurses to ensure compliance with protocols, security, safety of patient environment, Group Nursing policies and procedures, SANC requirements on findings through regular unit rounds.