Registered Nurse - Ward - Somerset West

We are searching for a Registered Nurse who will render and promote cost effective, safe quality patient care in accordance with hospital or doctor's practice standards and policies. The team member will further be responsible for assessing, planning, executing and supervising the implementation of care to meet patient needs.

The Registered Nurse is a role model in the delivery of evidence-based care.

The Registered Nurse will actively participate in Clinical Governance. The team member will be responsible for direct and / or indirect nursing care of a patient or group of patients.

The team member will perform nursing duties in accordance with the South African Nursing Council (SANC), Department of Health (DOH) and National Core standards

Further Role Breakdown

• Support the patient on their arrival into the ward, pre-and post-operatively.
• Monitor a patient’s physiological parameters.
• Provide appropriate treatment until the patient has recovered from the effects of the anaesthesia and / or surgery.
• Assess the patient in order to ensure they have recovered and can be discharged.
• Evaluate the care given during each phase.
• Contribute to the holistic care of patients.
• Effective Risk prevention and management.
• Effective communication with patients regarding their care.
• The promotion of health and wellbeing.
• Practice the principles of infection prevention and all standard precautions.
• Promote and maintains good public relations with patients, relatives and visitors.
• Provide and supervise the delivery of evidence-based nursing care.
• Ensure that all patients have an appropriate nursing care plan.
• Communicate with Health Care Practitioners regarding any change in health status.
• Compliance with documentation policy.
• Ongoing audit of health records to ensure compliance.
• Ensure all stock is well controlled and managed, charged and credited appropriately.
• Maintain a therapeutic, clean and safe environment that is free from medico-legal hazards.
• Maintain a safe working environment in accordance with the Machinery and Occupational Safety Act.
• Assume responsibility for own personal and professional development.
• Assume responsibility for maintaining competence in CPR (BLS / ACLS).
• Project a positive professional image.
• Promote and maintain good working and interpersonal relationships with management, colleagues and doctors.
• Mentoring and supervision of junior healthcare providers and support staff.
• Facilitation of a learning environment.
• Experience in wound care will be advantageous.
• Patient education on post op wound care.
• Facilitate the prescription of medication between patient and Doctor.
• Wound inspection.
• Data capturing.
• Stock control.

Requirements

Grade 12 or equivalent NQF level 4 qualification.

Diploma in General Nursing.

Current registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC).

Minimum of 5 years as an experience as a Registered Nurse.

Post-operative and surgical experience is essential.

Must have recent clinical experience.

Experience within a private hospital environment is advantageous.

Skilled in all basic nursing procedures as well as procedures specific to the operating theatre environment

Strong knowledge of surgical procedures and patient safety

Extensive knowledge of modern nursing care principles and practices in the post-surgical environment.

To demonstrate an understanding of the surgical procedure by anticipating the needs of the multi-disciplinary team members.

Problem-solving, analysis and judgement.

Resilience.

Analytical thinking, problem solving and judgement ability.

Customer responsiveness.

Effective Risk prevention management.

Empathic and sensitive.

Flexible and adaptable.

Ability to communicate, be a skilled listener and a keen observer.

Professional flexibility in working hours while supporting daily business hours.

Benefits

Competitive Salary