Registered Nurse (Midwife) at Busamed Hospital Group

Summary

• The Registered Nurse will render and promote cost effective, safe quality patient care in accordance with hospital standards and policies. The incumbent will further be responsible for direct and/or indirect nursing care of a patient or a group of patients, for assessing, planning, executing and supervising the implementation of care to meet patient needs, is a role model in the delivery of evidence-based care and will actively participate in Clinical Governance. 

Requirements

• Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse or equivalent NQF 7 qualifications.
• Relevant post-basic qualification and experience within the nursing discipline, Midwifery

Work Experience

• Three or more years of experience as a Midwife
• Relevant experience as a midwife in Maternity Ward is essential 

Knowledge

• Flexible in working hours/shifts
• Capacity to implement and maintain standards of health practice required from all accredited bodies and  appropriate health legislation
• Computer Literacy, SAP will be an advantage
• Practice patient care according to the Scope of Practice and assume total responsibility for these activities
• Contribute to the holistic care of patients
• Attend handover of report at shift commencement. Audit of health records to ensure compliance
• Communicate effectively with patients regarding their care
• Promote and maintain good public relations with patients, relatives and visitors
• Practice the principles of infection prevention and control
• Carry out all departmental duties as assigned, and perform other duties as reasonably requested by the Unit Manager or senior member of staff
• Administer and store medication in accordance with the hospital policies. Ensure all stock is well controlled and managed, charged and credited appropriately