Clinical Nurse (R/N) at Netcare

Reporting structure UNIT MANAGER

Closing date 7 November 2022

ROLE SUMMARY

The incumbent will be responsible for direct and/or indirect nursing care of a patient or group of patients. The
Registered Nurse is 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.

KEY WORK OUTPUT AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
 

• Ensure that all medical equipment required is available and in a working condition
• Prepare the theatre for the operative procedure
• Ensure clinical risk assessments have been done and the patients are treated accordingly (eg. latex allergy)
• Sterility must be maintained at all times.
• Safe transferring of patient on to the bed
• Controlling of swabs, needles and instruments (pre-op, intra- and post-op)
• Handling of table during procedure – know theatre etiquette
• Demonstrate environmental control through temperature and cleanliness checking daily and requesting proof of particle counts bi-annually.
• Demonstrate correct record keeping through accurate completion of all required documents
• Ensure theatre is properly cleaned and washed down where required
• Hand over patient to the relevant staff
• Cleaning and filling up of theatres at end of list for next case
• Practices patient care according to his / her scope of practice and assumes total responsibility for these activities.
• Contributes to the holistic care of patients
• Effective Risk prevention management
• Participate in unit’s quality improvement program
• Effective communication with patients regarding their care
• The promotion of health and wellbeing
• Practices the principles of Infection Prevention and all standard precautions
• Promotes and maintains good public relations with patients; relatives and visitors
• Executes all procedures according to the hospital standards
• Refer all complaints from patients and doctors to sister –in charge of the unit
• Carries out all departmental duties as assigned by supervisors
• Provides and supervises the delivery of evidence based nursing care
• Communicate with Health Care Practitioners regarding any change in health status
• Administer and store medication in accordance with the Netcare Policy
• Assumes responsibility for own personal and professional development
• Assumes responsibility for maintaining competence in CPR / BLS
• Projects a positive professional image
• Promotes and maintains good working and interpersonal relationships with management; colleagues and doctors
• Keep up to date with Netcare’s evolving policies and procedures
• Mentoring and supervision of junior healthcare providers and support staff
• Facilitation of learning environment
• Keep abreast of current research in their discipline
• Participate in staff development and maximizing performance
• Manage acuity and skill mix to ensure appropriate level of care
• Compliance with documentation policy
• Ongoing audit of health records to ensure compliance
• Ensure all stock is well controlled and managed; charged and credited appropriately
• Maintains a theraupic; clean and safe environment that is free from medico-legal hazards
• Adheres to the Netcare Resuscitation and Reanimation policy
• Adheres to Netcare medical waste management principles and all other waste management principles
• Maintains a safe working environment in accordance with Machinery and Occupational Safety Act
• Reports and acts upon potential / actual risk identified
• Responsible for ensuring correct use; cleaning and storage of equipment
• Reports Equipment needing repair and replacement
• Maintain professional conduct and standards at all times in accordance with hospital policies and procedures
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times
• Must be willing to do calls and work flexi times as required

SKILLS PROFILE

EDUCATION

• Must be a Registered Nurse, registered with the South African Nursing Council.
• Must be in possession of a Diploma in Operating Room Technique.
• Cath lab qualification will be an advantage

WORK EXPERIENCE
 

• Previous experience within a Cath lab environment essential
• Capacity to implement and maintain standards of health practice required from all accredited bodies and appropriate health legislation

KNOWLEDGE

• The ability to set high standards of performance for self and others, and assuming the overall responsibility and accountability for the successful completion of assignments or task
• Understanding of government and private partnerships. Keeping up to date with the current and new technology for surgeries

NON MANAGERIAL/ SPECIALIST SKILLS

1. Coaching Others* The capacity to recognise development areas in others and support them to facilitate personal development through coaching.
2. Leading and Managing The capacity to implement and support change initiatives and to provide
3. Change* leadership in times of uncertainty.
4. Performance Development* The ability to evaluate and develop different levels of capacity within a team to achieve set objectives.
5. Taking Action Capable of recognising the need for action, considering possible risks and taking responsibility for results.
6. Decision Making Capable of making decisions timeously and taking responsibility for the consequences.
7. Managing Self Capacity to plan, organise and control own work environment by setting appropriate priorities and achieving set objectives within a given time frame.
8. Customer Focus and Service The capacity to identify and respond to the needs of *internal and external

Delivery customers.

• Internal and external customers include patients, doctors, colleagues, suppliers, visitors, vendors and any other person that requires a relationship
• Adapting and Responding to Capable of supporting and advocating change initiatives and managing own
• Change reaction to change.
• Continuous Improvement The capacity to improve systems and processes to facilitate continuous improvement.
• Personal Work Ethic Capacity to instil an ethic of quality and consistency in self and others.
• Building Relationships Capacity to establish constructive and effective relationships.
• Communication The capacity to clearly present information, either written or verbal.
• Teamwork Capacity to cooperate with others to work towards a common goal.
• Technical Knowledge The capacity to perform a technical function to required standards.
• Resilience to stress Appropriately balancing these various pressures to maintain stable performance.

VALUES AND BEHAVIOURS

Netcare Values At Netcare, our core value is care. We care about the dignity of our patients and all members of the Netcare family. We care about the participation of our people and our partners in everything we do. We care about truth in all our actions. We are passionate about quality care and professional excellence.