The main purpose of this position is 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 Practice.
Detailed description
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:
- 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, National Millennium Development goals and the responsibility of continuous professional development (CPD).
- Supervise, organize, lead and control work for self and team to ensure efficient completion of tasks.
- Actively participate in internal and external auditing processes, for example DOH, National core standards, SHERQ, SANC and Risk Audit.
- Document patient care services by accurately charting inpatient and department records including updating care plans as patient needs change.
- Monitor activities of nurses to ensure compliance with protocols, security and safety of patient environment, Group Nursing policies and procedures, SANC requirements on findings through regular unit rounds.
- Management of stock and equipment utilized in NICU.
- Be an ambassador for quality patient care by living the company values and upholding the company image.
Job requirements
• Nursing degree/Diploma
• Qualification in Post-Basic Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing Science – / M&S Neonatal Nursing – MUST
• BLS qualification.
• Previous experience in a private hospital environment advantageous.
• Computer Literacy.
• Updated ACLS/PALS/ATLS – advantageous for specialized units.
Legal / Professional registration required :
• South African Nursing Council
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