Clinical Nurse (R/N) - Experienced Vascular Scrub - Cath Lab Apply 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 Scrub Registered Nurse will be responsible for the wellbeing of the patient intra operatively, assessment of the patient to ensure delivery of high-quality care to patients whilst in theatre, in accordance with hospital standards and policies and is a role model in the delivery of evidence-based care.
• Will be responsible for the preparation /checking /control and charging of stock / supervision and maintenance of instrumentation and equipment.  
• Timeously complete capital expenditure documentation as per doctor’s preferences where appliable.
• The incumbent is responsible for and is held accountable for his/her own acts and omissions. Theatre activities form part of the planned operational requirements. 
• The incumbent will further be responsible and actively participate in Clinical Governance.

KEY WORK OUTPUT AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

CONSISTENCY OF CARE

Administration 

• Ensure Bill of Materials (picking slips) with correct references is always updated and available taking into consideration doctors’ preference and changes communicated to the stock controllers. Mo-Bit signed in daily and password always current and correct.
• Ensure consignment stock is well controlled, charged, the “pink” book completed timeously.
• Ensure all stock, gasses and scheduled medicines is charged appropriately using Mo-Bit, and the BOM sheet completed with correct procedure descriptions equivalent to peri-operative descriptions/ CareOn electronic system. Check on floor and anaesthetic staff to see they have charged all that was used by them as well.
• Ensure the Peri-Operative document/BOM/CareOn and theatre register are completed accurately and maintained.
• Intra- operative anaesthetic information printed and stapled into the peri-operative document/ downloaded into CareOn.
• Ensure best care always documentation is completed appropriately and placed in the patients file / uploaded on CareOn.
• Before May every year assist with completing relevant capital expenditure documentation and obtain quotations for instrumentation and or equipment that is beyond economical repair.

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 patients regarding their care.
• Promote patients’ health and wellbeing.
• Practice the principles of infection prevention and all Standard precautions specifically in the event when patients with super bugs present themselves in theatre.
• Promote and maintain good public relations with patients and doctors.
• Execute all procedures according to hospital theatre standards.
• Refer all complaints from patients and doctors to the Unit Manager
• Carry out all departmental duties as assigned by the Unit Manager
• Over see and manage issued scheduled medicines in theatre 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 the theatre’s quality improvement programme.
• Adhere to Netcare medical waste management principles, ensure safe swab system implemented.

Governance, Safety awareness and risk management

• Effective risk prevention and management, incidents investigated, and relevant documentation completed.
• Maintain a therapeutic, clean, and safe environment that is free from medico-legal hazards.
• Maintain Set Policies and Standards regarding Surgical Pause, surgical swab, and sharp count.
• Adhere to the Netcare Resuscitation and Reanimation policy.
• 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 to the Unit Manager
• Maintain professional conduct and standards at all times 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, to be removed when scrubbed
• No cell phones in theatres

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 acuity and skill mix to ensure appropriate level of care  

Personal and professional development 

• Keep up to date with Netcare’s evolving policies and procedures.
• Assumes responsibility for own personal and professional development.
• Assumes responsibility for maintaining competence in CPR.
• Keep abreast of current research and best practice.
• Mentoring and supervision of students/new staff members and support staff
• It remains your responsibility to ensure your competency in CPR are maintained, and that you participate in at least two mock resuscitation drills per month
• Facilitation of a learning environment

DISRUPTIVE INNOVATION

• Implementing medical technologies, digitisation, and data solutions for the benefit of our business and patients.
• CareOn adoption of electronic patient records and stock management

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
• Capacity to implement and maintain standards of health practice required from all accredited bodies and appropriate health legislation.