Website Netcare
Job Description:
The incumbent ultimately coordinates patient care within the concept of the multi-disciplinary health team. The incumbent also fulfils the role by the use of scientifically based nursing theories and processes, treating the patients as a physical, social and spiritual individual, and by use of educational and technical means applicable to health care practice.
Job Responsibilities:
- Reports and acts upon potential/actual risks identified
- Responsible for ensuring correct use, cleaning and storage of equipment
- Participate in staff development and maximising performance
- Administer and store medication in accordance with the Netcare policy
- Refer all complaints from patients and doctors to sister-in-charge of the unit
- Communicate with Health Care Practitioners regarding any change in health status
- Facilitation of a learning environment
- Keep abreast of current research in their discipline
- Provides and supervises the delivery of evidence based nursing care
- Mentoring and supervision of junior healthcare providers and support staff
- Reports equipment needing repair or replacement
- Ensure that all patients have an appropriate nursing care plan
- Carries out all departmental duties as assigned by Supervisors
Job Requirements:
- Registered as a Professional Nurse with the South African Nursing Council or equivalent NQF level 7
- Capacity to implement and maintain standards of health practice required from all accredited bodies and appropriate health legislation
- Compliance with the SANC code for a Registered Nurse and all applicable health care legislation
- Relevant experience in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit would be an advantage
- Midwifery experience will be an advantage
Job Details:
Company: Netcare
Vacancy Type: Full Time
Job Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, SA
Application Deadline: N/A
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