Clinical Nurse (R/N) - Anaesthetics - Cath Lab at Netcare

Job Summary

• The Professional Scrub Nurse/Clinical Nurse is a professional who remains responsible for the assessment, planning and implementation of individualised, holistic, and person-centred nursing care of a patient, their families, or the community, either performed directly or indirectly.
• The incumbent ultimately coordinates patient care within the concept of the multi-disciplinary health team.
• The incumbent also fulfils the role using 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.
• The Professional Nurse – recovery and anaesthetics will render and promote cost effective, safe quality patient care in accordance with hospital standards and policies.

KEY WORK OUTPUT AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

CONSISTENCY OF CARE

Administration

• Completion of Peri-operative document /CareOn to ensure compliance to Recovery Protocols and Procedures
• Ensure all stock is well controlled, managed, and charged electronically on MoBit.
• Management and issue/return of drugs according to Standard Operating procedure.
• Ensure Scheduled 5 & 6 Medicines are ordered, checked and correct; done weekly.
• Daily audit of emergency trolleys/and equipment as per assigned responsibilities.

Research activities

• Keep abreast of current research in the discipline

Patient care

• Practice patient care according to the Scope of Practice and assume total responsibility for these activities.
• Contribute to the holistic care of patients.
• Communicate effectively with hand over to ward staff, regarding post op Patients’ care and prescriptions on transfer to wards.
• Practice principles of infection prevention and adhere to standard precautions re- protective equipment. Ensure correct procedures are followed when dealing with highly infectious patients (super bugs).
• Promote and maintain good public relations with patients, relatives, and doctors.
• Execute all procedures according to hospital standards/polices.
• Refer all complaints from patients and doctors to the Unit Manager
• Carry out all departmental duties as assigned by shift leader, assist, when necessary, in theatre.
• Communicate with Health Care Practitioners / Anaesthetists regarding any change in the status of a patient in recovery.
• Administer/ store and control of Scheduled medication in accordance with the Netcare policy.
• Perform other duties as reasonably requested by the Unit Manager or senior member of staff.

Quality assurance

• Participate in theatre’s quality improvement programme.

Safety awareness and risk management

• Identify risks in the department, ensure effective risk prevention and management thereof.
• Maintain a therapeutic, clean, and safe environment that is free from medico-legal hazards.
• Adhere to the Netcare Resuscitation and Reanimation policy.
• Adhere to Netcare medical waste management principles and all other waste management principles.
• Maintain a safe working environment in accordance with the Machinery and Occupational Safety Act
• Report and act upon potential/actual risks identified.
• Responsible for ensuring correct use, cleaning, and storage of equipment.
• Report equipment needing repair or replacement.
• Always maintain professional conduct and standards in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
• Adhere to the bare below elbow principles i.e. no dangling earrings, necklaces, false nails, nail polish, wrist watches, one wedding band may be worn
• No cell phones in theatres allowed.

TRANSFORMATION OF OUR SOCIETY

Build and maintain stakeholder relationships

• Work effectively and co-operatively with others to establish and maintain good working relationships that are mutually beneficial.
• Create and maintain a positive environment where the differences of others are recognized, understood, and valued, so that all can reach their full potential and maximize their contributions.
• Develop collaborative relationships to help accomplish work goal.

Resource allocation

• Manage appropriate level of care with skills mix

Personal and professional development

• Keep up to date with Netcare’s evolving policies and procedures.
• Be Accountable for own personal and professional development.
• Be accountable for maintaining competence in CPR.
• Be accountable for time management.
• Keep abreast of current research in the discipline.
• Mentoring and supervision of students and support staff
• Facilitation of a learning environment

SKILLS PROFILE

EDUCATION

Essential

• Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse/ Midwife or equivalent NQF 7 qualifications.
• Relevant qualification within a specialist area

WORK EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Relevant experience in the nursing discipline in accordance with specific requirements
• Capacity to implement and maintain standards of health practice required from all accredited bodies and appropriate health legislation