Nursing Professional (post level 11) at University of the Free State

Duties and responsibilities:

Follow all care regulations and standards:

• Assist to plan/organise and monitor the objectives of the specialised unit in consultation with subordinates.
• Provide a therapeutic environment for staff, patients and the public.
• Provide comprehensive, quality nursing care as a member of the multi-disciplinary team according to the identified needs of the patient, based on scientific principles.
• Delegate duties and support staff in the execution of patient care delivery.
• Provide direct and indirect supervision of all nursing staff / housekeeping staff and to give guidance.
• Ensure continuity of patient care on all levels e.g., workbook, handover rounds.
• Liaise and communicate with the multi-disciplinary team as well as other departments within the hospital e.g., during operational meetings with nursing.
• Function well during stressful situations to palliative care needs of patients and their families.
• Report to the core team (PJ's, project manager and M&E officer of the grant on the processes).

Effective utilisation of resources:
Human Resources;

• Assist with the allocation/change list, day and night duty rosters and inputs for leave. 
• Do readjustments as required on the shift to provide adequate nursing cover.
• Assist in record keeping and providing statistical information on training and staffing as requested including agency staff.
• Assist in evaluation of staff on work performance - according to staff management system.
• Execute disciplinary code and grievance procedure executed up to a certain level then referred to the nurse manager.
• Implement Employer Assistance Plan

Material Resources:

• Monitor financial resources with emphasis on cost containment and the keeping of all records within the financial policies regarding tenders, procurement and the policy regarding revenue generation, e.g., UPFS.
• Order and monitor appropriate levels of consumables i.e., according to norms.    
• Check all equipment to ensure working order and refer for repairs.
• Assess the suitability of equipment and consumables for specialised areas.
• Give budget inputs regarding consumables and equipment budget for financial year.    
• Exercise the control functions to meet medical/ legal obligations, i.e., weekly schedule drugs control, control of medication used.    
• Check ward dispensary.
• Daily emergency trolley daily.

Services;

• Monitor services, i.e., linen and cleaning in conjunction with housekeeping staff.
• Participation in training and research:
• To assist in orientation, induction and mentoring of all nursing staff and orientation of other staff
• To assist in the planning and co-ordination of training and promote learning opportunities.
• for all nursing categories i.e., on the Job training
• To complete patient related data and partake in research

Inherent Job requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in nursing on NQF Level 7 or Nursing diploma on NQF Level 6.
• Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a professional nurse.
• Two (2) years' proven working experience as a nurse in a professional setting.

Recommendations:

• Experience in the management of patients in the palliative care setting or oncology patients.

Key Competencies required: 
Results oriented:

• The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable and to fulfil obligations.
• The ability to deal calmly and effectively with high stress situations.

Strategic thinking:

• The ability to plan work and to follow plans.
• The ability to carefully analyse information and use logic to address issues and problems at work.

Business Acumen:

• The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
• Good communication and facilitation skills.

Leading:

• The ability to lead, take charge of situations, and offer opinions and directions to others. 
• The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude and encourage people to work together.

Building coalitions:

• The ability to be self-assured and at ease with people in all types of social situations.
• The ability to be sensitive and understanding to the needs and feelings of others.