Job Description

Registered Nurse xe2x80x93 Neonatal ICU (Medical Group) - JhbFull Time Gauteng, Johannesburg November 3, 2023 - December 3, 2023 Medical NursingJob OverviewRequirements:Diploma in General NursingPost basic qualification in their relevant field of expertiseBLS QualificationUpdated ACLS/ PALS/ ATLS/ NASL advantageousPost registration experience preferredPrevious experience in a private hospital environment advantageousCurrent registration as a Registered Nurse with the South African Nursing CouncilThe main purpose of this position:To 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 PracticeThe 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 specialised unitDuties & Responsibilities:Perform all duties in accordance with South African Nursing Council (SANC), Department of Health (DOH) and National Core StandardsAdhere to the principles and standards of Patient Advocacy according to SANC Acts and Omissions, Company Code of Conduct, Patient Rights and Responsibilities Charter, National Millennium Development goals and responsibility of Continuous Professional Development (CPD)Supervise, organise, lead and control work for self and team to ensure efficient completion of tasksDevise a working knowledge of, and understand the Nursing Strategy, in order to contribute towards unit goalsProvide round-the-clock care to premature and severely ill new-born infantsPerform essential medical procedures, such as inserting intravenous lines, running tests and administerAssure quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards, measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and standards, and making recommendations according to the hospitalxe2x80x99s requirements of best and safe practices and unit specific protocols and proceduresActively participate in internal and external auditing processes, for example DOH, National Core Standards, SHERQ, SANC and Risk AuditsDocument patient care services by accurately charting inpatient and department records including updating care plans as patient needs changesMaintain accurate files and records of patient medication, incidents, complaints, and steps taken to resolve patient problems or prevent incidents from recurringConduct structured ward rounds including accompanying Doctors and other Medical Practitioners for creating and evaluating customised care plans including implementing Doctors instructions and prescriptionsMonitor activities of nurses to ensure compliance with protocols, security, safety of patient environment, Group Nursing policies and procedures, SANC requirements and act on findings through regular unit roundsDrive the reduction in healthcare associated infectionsParticipate actively during resuscitation, where necessaryProvide guidance and advice, whilst applying good clinical judgment, to other Nursing staff working in the critical care setting and regarding the safe and effective use of critical care technologies (i.e., monitoring and supporting critically ill patients and diagnostic and therapeutic techniques)Provide first line assessment at the bedside with regards to aspects of neonatal medical technologyManaging and supporting the introduction of neonatal technologies into the unitShould you meet the above requirements, we urge you to apply by forwarding your CV along with any supporting documents to tracy@glass-house.co.za

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