Professional Nurse - Surgical Ward at Joint Medical Holdings

PURPOSE OF POSITION

• To provide age-appropriate patient care according to the nursing scope of practice as defined by the South African Nursing Council (SANC).

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Must be able to practice within your scope of practice as a Registered Nurse.
• Must be competent with the Hospitals Policies and Regulations.
• Must Have Oncology experience
• Ability to lead and supervise staff.
• Attend to patient care within the Ward.
• Attend to patients complaints.
• Must be able to provide safe, quality patient care within the ward/unit.
• Comply with SANC and stakeholder legislation.
• Monitor patients condition and assess their needs to provide the best possible care and advice
• Observe and interpret patients symptoms and communicate them to physicians/treating doctor.
• Collaborate with doctors and nurses to devise individualized care plans for patients.
• Perform routine procedures (blood pressure measurements, administering injections etc.) and fill in patients charts.
• Adjust and administer patients medication and provide treatments according to treating doctors order.
• Inspect the facilities and act to maintain excellent hygiene and safety (decontaminating equipment, sanitizing surfaces, preparing beds etc.)
• Provide instant medical care in emergencies.
• Foster a supportive and compassionate environment to care for patients and their families.
• Expand knowledge and capabilities by attending educational workshops, conferences etc.

COMPETENCIES (The following will be advantageous)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

(Educational Qualifications & Experience)

• Matric.
• Must be registered with SANC as a Registered Nurse with valid APC.
• Two or more years of experience as a Registered Nurse in surgical ward, with Oncology experience
• Must be prepared to work additional hours.
• Must be able to work independently under minimum supervision.
• Must be computer literate – MS Word & Excel
• Must be prepared to do shift work.

SKILLS

(Practical & Technical)

• Proven experience as a registered nurse.
• Excellent knowledge of nursing care methods and procedures.
• Excellent knowledge of emergency care.
• In-depth knowledge of health and safety guidelines and procedures (sanitation, decontamination etc.) and willingness to follow them at all times.
• Team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Responsible and compassionate.
• Outstanding organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Patient with excellent problem-solving skills.

BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES

(Personality Characteristics)

• Professionalism and initiative
• Well-spoken and respectful
• Must be able to adhere to all company rules and policies.