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Professional Nurse (General Nursing) (Day & Night)
Grade 12, Basic R425/ R683 qualification (i.e. diploma/ degree in nursing) with Psychiatric qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a professional nurse in general Nursing.
Must have knowledge of Mental Health Care Act, Criminal Procedure Act and Child Justice Act. Proof of current registration with SANC. Computer literacy and Driver’s license will be an added advantage.
Presentation and Leadership skills, Problem Solving, Stress Tolerance and Self-confidence. Innovative, creative, emotional intelligence and project management skills.
Duties :
Provision of optimal, holistic, nursing care with set standards and within a professional/legal framework. Provision of treatment and care to Patients within Psychiatric unit, in a cost effective, efficient and equitable manner. Implement therapeutic nursing groups in the unit.
Will be a shift leader that is responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating and supervising whilst ensuring that all quality patient care standards are implemented. Prevention and Management of Patient Safety Incidents. Manage Human Resource when leading the shift. Promoting professionalism and always leading by example. Apply effective communication with patients, supervisors and other clinicians including report-writing when required.
Understanding and implementation of nursing legislation including National Nursing Strategy and ethical nursing practices and ensure implementation of IP&C standards. Do presentations, manage problems and Patients Safety Incidents in the unit. Implement the National Nursing Strategy 2020/21-2025/26. Implement and manage quality improvement plans in the unit, supervise and mentor students and other nursing categories.
Provide directions for implementation of the nursing care plan. Expected to serve in Hospital Committees to achieve Hospital goals and act in the capacity of Operational Manager when delegated to do so.
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