Job Description

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ob Title: Registered Nurse: Medical Ward

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

Reports to: Unit Manager

Job Summary:

To plan, monitor, coordinate and oversee the Unit's operations and processes to ensure quality patient care and the overall running of the unit including but not limited to managing the ward clerks, RN, EN and ENA's roles and responsibilities. Take responsibility for the mentoring, coaching, training and development of nursing staff and managing the Unit budget and ensuring cost saving and stakeholder engagement.

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Requirements:

Diploma in General Nursing. Registratoin with the South African Nursing Council. BLS Qualification.

Minimum Experience:

At least 2 year's experience in Medical Ward is essential. Experience within a private hospital environment is advantageous.

Added Advantage:

BCur is advantageous. Updated ACLS/PALS/ATLS 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.