Careers at Netcare

Role Summary:

• The Professional Nurse/Clinical Nurse is a professional who remains responsible for the assessment, planning and implementation of individualised, holistic and person centered nursing care of a patient, their families or the community, either performed directly or indirectly.
• The incumbent ultimately coordinates patient care within the concept of the multi-disciplinary health team.
• The incumbent also fulfils the role by the use of scientifically based nursing theories and processes, treating the patients as a physical, social and spiritual individual, and by use of educational and technical means applicable to health care practice.

KEY WORK OUTPUT AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

CONSISTANCY OF CARE

Patient care

• Serve as a clinical resource in assisting personnel to assess, plan, implement, evaluate and document nursing care in the unit.
• Ensure communication and interaction with family and health professionals regarding optimal patient care, thereby acting as a patient advocate when necessary.
• Ensure communication between nursing management and unit to eliminate patient care problems / issues.
• Assess, plan and implement advanced nursing care in a specialized field in accordance with standard nursing care procedures, as set out in the standards and SOPs as well as nursing care theory and medical direction.
• Initiate, direct and maintain emergency treatment (RESUS) as indicated to any patient / person in any ward / department of the hospital.  To diagnose and treat the emergency patient quickly, effectively and efficiently as possible within the Scope of Practice
• Interview patient and family to obtain relevant general background information and problem identification; evaluate patient’s behaviour and assess immediate and long term needs.
• Participate as a professional member of the multi-disciplinary team in evaluating, developing and implementing health care plans and treatment regime.
• Do rounds with the physician/medical practitioners to review condition of patients; develop nursing care plans; participate in the care of all patients in the unit.
• Evaluate patients care needs; initiate individualised nursing care plans; co-ordinate patient services.
• Prepare day / night shift documentation that reflects patient status, patient / staff ratio and problems
• Communicate with the unit manager, so that he / she is informed of activities and problems
• Perform any related tasks as requested.
• Provide input and standards in formulating patient care policy and procedures in the hospital
• To ensure the provision of a safe, clean and secure environment for patients, staff and visitors.
• Aim as member of staff to optimise and maintain quality, effective and safe nursing care, within the frame of the assigned budget.
• Evaluate, set standards and monitor safe utilization of supplies and equipment

TRANSFORMATION OF OUR SOCIETY

• Actively participate as a member of a team to achieve goals
• Co-operate and collaborate with other hospital departments to provide appropriate support services.
• Co-ordinate with the Clinical Facilitation Department and other members of the multi-disciplinary team to meet and acknowledge the on-going educational needs of the nursing staff / student as well as the patients
• Co-operate with the Clinical Facilitators in planning, implementing mentoring and evaluation of learning experiences / opportunities for nursing staff / students
• Provide for the ongoing review, practice and in-service training of emergency procedures
• Actively participate in in-service training and orientation of new staff in the unit
• Advise and inform staff on current and revised policies and procedures
• Allocate staff members in a manner that promotes optimal use of staff to provide appropriate nursing care for the individual patient regarding his / her needs and specialised skills needed by the nursing staff member through proper clinical judgement.
• Adjust staff levels to provide for acuity level needs
• Active involvement in own professional development to maintain a satisfactory level of skill and knowledge
• Keep up to date with Netcare’s evolving policies and procedures
• Work effectively and co-operatively with others to establish and maintain good working relationships that are mutually beneficial.
• Develop collaborative relationships to help accomplish work goal
• Maintain and encourage effective communication and interaction within the unit, other members of the multi-disciplinary team and the public.
• Foster good interpersonal relations and public relations while interpreting / applying the philosophy, goals, objectives, policies and procedures

DISRUPTIVE INNOVATION ​

• CareOn adoption of electronic patient records, e-scripts and clinical orders by doctors and stock management

SKILLS PROFILE

• A grade 12 or equivalent NQF level 4 qualification.
• Must have a Diploma in General Nursing or Diploma in (General, Psychiatric & Community) And Accoucheur/ Midwife)
• Registered as a Professional Nurse with the South African Nursing Council 
• Relevant qualification within a specialist area
• Previous experience in a Private Hospital Environment will be advantageous
• Liaison with doctors
• At least 2 years’ experience in an ICU   
• Must be ICU Trained
• Thorough knowledge of general / specialized nursing theory and practice
• Extensive knowledge of modern nursing care principles and practices in the highly specialised field of the intensive care nursing

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• The Enrolled Nurse is responsible for direct and/or indirect nursing care of a patient or group of patients and will function under the direct and/or indirect supervision of the Registered Nurse. 
• The incumbent is held accountable for his/her own acts and omissions. 
• Nursing activities form part of a nursing regime that is planned and initiated by the Registered Nurse.  The Enrolled Nurse will be responsible for the assessment, care and meeting of patient needs and will also be responsible for the development, implementation and evaluation of appropriate programmes of care to ensuring high quality patient care.

KEY WORK OUTPUT AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

CONSISTENCY OF CARE

Administration Management

• Ensure that all documentation is maintained timeously and accurately, reflecting patient care.
• Ensure all stock is charged appropriately.
• Assist with file compilation.

Governance, quality and risk management

• Maintain a therapeutic, clean and safe environment that is free from medico-legal hazards.
• Adhere to Netcare medical waste management principles and all other waste management principles.
• Maintain a safe working environment in accordance with the Machinery and Occupational Safety Act.
• Report potential/actual risks identified.
• Ensure all stock is well controlled.
• Responsible for ensuring correct use, cleaning and storage of equipment.
• Report equipment needing repair or replacement to sister-in-charge.
• Maintain professional conduct and standards at all times in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
• Acts in a supervisory capacity over ENA’s.

Patient care

• Practice patient care according to his/her Scope of Practice and assume total responsibility for these activities.
• Contribute to the holistic care of patients.
• Participate in ward/unit’s quality improvement programme.
• Attend handover of report at shift commencement.
• Effective communication with patients’ regarding their care.
• Promotion of patient overall health and wellbeing.
• Practice the principles of infection prevention and all standard precautions.
• Promote and maintain good public relations with patients, relatives and visitors.
• Execute all procedures according to hospital standards.
• Refer all complaints from patients and doctors to sister-in-charge of the unit.
• Carry out all departmental duties as assigned by supervisors.

TRANSFORMATION OF OUR SOCIETY

Teamwork

• Supports the education and training of the ENA’s.
• Actively participate as a member of a team to achieve goals.
• Personal and professional development
• Active involvement in own professional development to maintain a satisfactory level of skill and knowledge.
• Keep up to date with Netcare’s evolving policies and procedures.
• Assume responsibility for maintaining competence in CPR.
• Build and maintain stakeholder relationships
• Work effectively and co-operatively with others to establish and maintain good working relationships that are mutually beneficial.
• Develop collaborative relationships to help accomplish work goal.

SKILLS PROFILE

• Registration with the South African Nursing Council as an Enrolled Nurse or equivalent NQF 3 qualifications.
• A grade 12 or equivalent NQF level 4 qualification.
• At least 2 years’ experience in ICU
• Compliance with the SANC code for an Enrolled Nurse and all applicable health care legislation.

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Role Summary:

• The Professional Nurse/Clinical Nurse is a professional who remains responsible for the assessment, planning and implementation of individualised, holistic and person centered nursing care of a patient, their families or the community, either performed directly or indirectly.
• The incumbent ultimately coordinates patient care within the concept of the multi-disciplinary health team.
• The incumbent also fulfils the role by the use of scientifically based nursing theories and processes, treating the patients as a physical, social and spiritual individual, and by use of educational and technical means applicable to health care practice.

KEY WORK OUTPUT AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

CONSISTENCY OF CARE

Patient care

• Serve as a clinical resource in assisting personnel to assess, plan, implement, evaluate and document nursing care in the unit.
• Ensure communication and interaction with family and health professionals regarding optimal patient care, thereby acting as a patient advocate when necessary.
• Ensure communication between nursing management and unit to eliminate patient care problems / issues.
• Assess, plan and implement advanced nursing care in a specialized field in accordance with standard nursing care procedures, as set out in the standards and SOPs as well as nursing care theory and medical direction.
• Initiate, direct and maintain emergency treatment (RESUS) as indicated to any patient / person in any ward / department of the hospital.  To diagnose and treat the emergency patient quickly, effectively and efficiently as possible within the Scope of Practice
• Interview patient and family to obtain relevant general background information and problem identification; evaluate patient’s behaviour and assess immediate and long term needs.
• Participate as a professional member of the multi-disciplinary team in evaluating, developing and implementing health care plans and treatment regime.
• Do rounds with the physician/medical practitioners to review condition of patients; develop nursing care plans; participate in the care of all patients in the unit.
• Evaluate patients care needs; initiate individualised nursing care plans; co-ordinate patient services.
• Prepare day / night shift documentation that reflects patient status, patient / staff ratio and problems
• Communicate with the unit manager, so that he / she is informed of activities and problems
• Perform any related tasks as requested.
• Provide input and standards in formulating patient care policy and procedures in the hospital
• To ensure the provision of a safe, clean and secure environment for patients, staff and visitors.
• Aim as member of staff to optimise and maintain quality, effective and safe nursing care, within the frame of the assigned budget.
• Evaluate, set standards and monitor safe utilization of supplies and equipment

TRANSFORMATION OF OUR SOCIETY

• Actively participate as a member of a team to achieve goals
• Co-operate and collaborate with other hospital departments to provide appropriate support services.
• Co-ordinate with the Clinical Facilitation Department and other members of the multi-disciplinary team to meet and acknowledge the on-going educational needs of the nursing staff / student as well as the patients
• Co-operate with the Clinical Facilitators in planning, implementing mentoring and evaluation of learning experiences / opportunities for nursing staff / students
• Provide for the ongoing review, practice and in-service training of emergency procedures
• Actively participate in in-service training and orientation of new staff in the unit
• Advise and inform staff on current and revised policies and procedures
• Allocate staff members in a manner that promotes optimal use of staff to provide appropriate nursing care for the individual patient regarding his / her needs and specialised skills needed by the nursing staff member through proper clinical judgement.
• Adjust staff levels to provide for acuity level needs
• Active involvement in own professional development to maintain a satisfactory level of skill and knowledge
• Keep up to date with Netcare’s evolving policies and procedures
• Work effectively and co-operatively with others to establish and maintain good working relationships that are mutually beneficial.
• Develop collaborative relationships to help accomplish work goal
• Maintain and encourage effective communication and interaction within the unit, other members of the multi-disciplinary team and the public.
• Foster good interpersonal relations and public relations while interpreting / applying the philosophy, goals, objectives, policies and procedures

DISRUPTIVE INNOVATION ​

• CareOn adoption of electronic patient records, e-scripts and clinical orders by doctors and stock management

SKILLS PROFILE

• A grade 12 or equivalent NQF level 4 qualification.
• Must have a Diploma in General Nursing or Diploma in (General, Psychiatric & Community) And Accoucheur/ Midwife)
• Registered as a Professional Nurse with the South African Nursing Council or equivalent NQF level 7 qualification
• A post basic qualification in the area of specialty, or evidence of competent experience in that field, together with contemporary skills and knowledge of that specialty.
• Thorough knowledge of general / specialized nursing theory and practice
• Extensive knowledge of modern nursing care principles and practices in the highly specialised field
• At least 2 years’ experience in Theatre as a Trained Scrub
• Capacity to implement and maintain standards of health practice required from all accredited bodies and appropriate health legislation.

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Job Summary

• The Professional Nurse/Clinical Nurse is a professional who remains responsible for the assessment, planning and implementation of individualised, holistic and person centered nursing care of a patient, their families or the community, either performed directly or indirectly.
• The incumbent ultimately coordinates patient care within the concept of the multi-disciplinary health team.
• The incumbent also fulfils the role by the use of scientifically based nursing theories and processes, treating the patients as a physical, social and spiritual individual, and by use of educational and technical means applicable to health care practice.

CONSISTENCY OF CARE
Patient care

• Serve as a clinical resource in assisting personnel to assess, plan, implement, evaluate and document nursing care in the unit.
• Ensure communication and interaction with family and health professionals regarding optimal patient care, thereby acting as a patient advocate when necessary.
• Ensure communication between nursing management and unit to eliminate patient care problems / issues.
• Assess, plan and implement advanced nursing care in a specialized field in accordance with standard nursing care procedures, as set out in the standards and SOPs as well as nursing care theory and medical direction.
• Initiate, direct and maintain emergency treatment (RESUS) as indicated to any patient / person in any ward / department of the hospital. To diagnose and treat the emergency patient quickly, effectively and efficiently as possible within the

Scope of Practice

• Interview patient and family to obtain relevant general background information and problem identification; evaluate patient’s behaviour and assess immediate and long term needs.
• Participate as a professional member of the multi-disciplinary team in evaluating, developing and implementing health care plans and treatment regime.
• Do rounds with the physician/medical practitioners to review condition of patients; develop nursing care plans; participate in the care of all patients in the unit.
• Evaluate patients care needs; initiate individualised nursing care plans; co-ordinate patient services.
• Prepare day / night shift documentation that reflects patient status, patient / staff ratio and problems
• Communicate with the unit manager, so that he / she is informed of activities and problems
• Perform any related tasks as requested.

Policy and procedure development

• Provide input and standards in formulating patient care policy and procedures in the hospital

Quality and risk management

• To ensure the provision of a safe, clean and secure environment for patients, staff and visitors.
• Aim as member of staff to optimise and maintain quality, effective and safe nursing care, within the frame of the assigned budget.
• Evaluate, set standards and monitor safe utilization of supplies and equipment

TRANSFORMATION OF OUR SOCIETY

Teamwork

• Actively participate as a member of a team to achieve goals
• Co-operate and collaborate with other hospital departments to provide appropriate support services.

Education and training facilitation

• Co-ordinate with the Clinical Facilitation Department and other members of the multi-disciplinary team to meet and acknowledge the on-going educational needs of the nursing staff / student as well as the patients
• Co-operate with the Clinical Facilitators in planning, implementing mentoring and evaluation of learning experiences / opportunities for nursing staff / students
• Provide for the ongoing review, practice and in-service training of emergency procedures
• Actively participate in in-service training and orientation of new staff in the unit
• Advise and inform staff on current and revised policies and procedures

Resource Allocation

• Allocate staff members in a manner that promotes optimal use of staff to provide appropriate nursing care for the individual patient regarding his / her needs and specialised skills needed by the nursing staff member through proper clinical judgement.
• Adjust staff levels to provide for acuity level needs

Personal and professional development

• Active involvement in own professional development to maintain a satisfactory level of skill and knowledge
• Keep up to date with Netcare’s evolving policies and procedures
• Build and maintain stakeholder relationships
• Work effectively and co-operatively with others to establish and maintain good working relationships that are mutually beneficial.
• Develop collaborative relationships to help accomplish work goal
• Maintain and encourage effective communication and interaction within the unit, other members of the multi-disciplinary team and the public.
• Foster good interpersonal relations and public relations while interpreting / applying the philosophy, goals, objectives, policies and procedures

DISRUPTIVE INNOVATION

• Implementing medical technologies, digitisation, and data solutions for the benefit of our business and patients.
• CareOn adoption of electronic patient records, e-scripts and clinical orders by doctors and stock management

Inherent Requirements:​

• Registered as a Professional Nurse with the South African Nursing Council 
• Thorough knowledge of general / specialized nursing theory and practice 
• Extensive knowledge of modern nursing care principles and practices

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ROLE SUMMARY 

• The incumbent will be responsible for the provision of medication and supplementary services to patients and members of the healthcare team under the supervision of a registered Pharmacist.  The Pharmacist Assistant will also assume responsibility for meeting patients needs in a responsible, satisfactory and cost-effective manner.

KEY WORK OUTPUT AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

CONSISTENCY OF CARE
Customer service

• Be active in the monitoring and improving Internal Customer Service Survey
• Assist and offer advice on the usage, side effects, contra-indications, drug interaction and proper storage of medication to patients and other members of the healthcare team.
• Advise and provide information regarding general health matters, including the effective use of medicines, treatment for general diseases, primary health care, screening services, essential medication, mother and child healthcare services, family planning and immunisation
• Dispensing medication
• Dispensing of prescriptions (hospital and retail) under the supervision of a registered Pharmacist and capturing thereof.
• Assist with the sale of the schedule 1 and 2 medicines or scheduled substances
• Assist with the compounding, manipulation or preparation of a non-sterile or sterile medicine or scheduled substance according to a formula and standard operating procedures approved by the responsible pharmacist
• Assist with the manufacturing of a non-sterile or sterile medicine or scheduled substance according to a formula and standard operating procedures approved by the responsible pharmacist

Re-packing of medicine

• Distribution and control of stock of schedule 1 to 6 medicines or scheduled substances
• Ordering of medicine and scheduled substances up to and including schedule 6 according to an instruction of the person authorised in terms of the Medicines Act to purchase or obtain such medicine or scheduled substance
• Reading and preparation of a prescription, the selection, manipulation or compounding of the medicine, the labelling and supply of the medicine in an appropriate container following the interpretation and evaluation of the prescription by the pharmacist

Cost per event management

• Monitor and reduce Cost Per Event within the Hospital environment
• Ensure cost containment of drugs in example: special motivation drugs, duration of treatment and generic substitution
• Monitor Managed Healthcare Variances in per diem contracts.
• Increase generic usage of commonly used products (including antibiotics, CVS drugs etc) within the hospital
• Plan and implement Public Health awareness campaigns, such as Breast Awareness Week, Heart Week, and Pharmacy Week etc.
• Manage all Total Parenteral Nutrition queries and orders where and when required

Logistic functions

• Supervise and control the acquisition, storage, dispensing, handling and packaging of medicines to ensure safety, efficacy and quality thereof.
• Assist with all aspects of ethical stock control including: re-ordering of stock, unpacking of stock, maintaining dedicated stock areas for organisation and expiry dates.
• Conduct cyclical counts and full stock takes and preparation thereof
• Processing of stock for internal departments and inter-clinic sales
• Assist in the management of stock in accordance to Netcare Stock Management policy with special emphasis on designated stock areas
• Update doctors and wards with regards to out of stock situations and offer alternatives

Pharmaceutical evaluation

• Do monthly pharmaceutical audit in allocated wards

Research activities

• Ensure that appropriate advice (ranging from new products to updated regimens) is available timeously to meet the needs of healthcare professionals and patients
• Make use of Drug Information Centres (e.g. Medicine Information centre and Pharmnet Amayeza)
• Make use of Research websites (e.g. MEDLINE, EMBASE) / Medical Journals (e.g. PubMed, via Intranet) via Clinical Software
• Cater for the needs of the hospital staff and patients and the specialized scope of practice, e.g. oncology medication, renal transplant medication, emergency clinical pharmacy, etc.
• Document and complete all queries, whether received in writing or telephonically with minimal delay.
• Quality assurance and risk management
• Each individual is responsible for their own compliance to regulations as set out by the SA Pharmacy Council.

TRANSFORMATION OF OUR SOCIETY
Education and training facilitation

• Implement and maintain Antibiotic Stewardship Programme within the hospital environment
• Comply and participate with Best Care Always Programme and DVT & AMI Clinical Leadership Pathways, within the hospital environment
• Maintain liaison relationships with medical and nursing staff by providing timely information pertaining to pharmaceutical supplies, drug usage, compatibility etc.

Teamwork

• Actively participate as a member of a team to achieve goals
• Personal and professional development
• Active involvement in own professional development to maintain a satisfactory level of skill and knowledge
• Keep up to date with Netcare’s evolving policies and procedures
• Build and maintain stakeholder relationships
• Work effectively and co-operatively with others to establish and maintain good working relationships that are mutually beneficial.
• Create and maintain a positive environment where the differences of others are recognized, understood, and valued, so that all can reach their full potential and maximize their contributions.
• Develop collaborative relationships to help accomplish work goal.

SKILLS PROFILE
EDUCATION
Essential

• Registration with the South African Pharmacy Council as Post Basic Pharmacist Assistant
• A relevant post basic pharmaceutical qualification

Preferred

• Intermediate computer proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite

KNOWLEDGE
Preferred

• Familiar with standard concepts, practices and procedures of Netcare

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ROLE SUMMARY

• The incumbent is responsible for assisting the Manager and/or Department with any administration work.

KEY WORK OUTPUT AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Credit control function
• Printing of documents
• Faxing of documents daily

Query Resolution

• Handle all administrative queries

Financial Administration

• Complete nursing hour’s spreadsheets weekly
• Mail nursing hours to Matrons at end of every month
• Reconcile accounts on a weekly basis
• Ensure accounts are authorized by the Matrons and send through for payment

Personal and professional development

• Assume responsibility for own personal and professional development
• Keep up to date with Netcare’s evolving policies and procedures

SKILLS PROFILE
EDUCATION

Essential

• Grade 12 or equivalent NQF Level 4 Qualification

WORK EXPERIENCE
Essential

• 2-3 years’ experience in an administrative role

KNOWLEDGE
Essential

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office

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ROLE SUMMARY

•  The Pharmacist will be responsible for the provision of medication and supplementary services to patients and members of the healthcare team.  The incumbent will also assume responsibility for meeting patients’ needs in a responsible, satisfactory and cost-effective manner.

KEY WORK OUTPUT AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

CONSISTENCY OF CARE

Dispensing medication

• Dispense prescriptions (hospital and retail)
• Ensure maximum safety of patients by providing advice on the appropriate selection, dosage and drug interaction, potential side effects and therapeutic effects of medicines
• Prepare, issue and control all oncology drugs according to Pharmacy policies and procedures
• Act as custodian for the management of Schedule 5 & 6 drugs as per legal requirements
• Record prescriptions as per legislative requirements

Customer service

• Assist and offer advice on the usage, side effects, contra-indications, drug interaction and proper storage of medication to patients and other members of the healthcare team
• Advise and provide information regarding general health matters, including the effective use of medicines, treatment for general diseases, primary health care, screening services, essential medication, mother and child healthcare services, family planning and immunisation

Stock control management

• Supervise and control the acquisition, storage, dispensing, handling, and packaging of medicines to ensure safety, efficacy, and quality thereof.
• Assist with all aspects of ethical stock control including re-ordering of stock, maintaining dedicated stock areas for organisation and expiry dates.
• Conduct cyclical and full stock takes
• Update doctors and wards with regards to out of stock situations and offer alternatives

Administration management

• Conduct related administrative and house-keeping tasks

TRANSFORMATION OF OUR SOCIETY

Teamwork

• Actively participate as a member of a team to achieve goals.
• Communicate effectively to assist other team players
• Supervise and guide Pharmacist Assistants and interns
• Personal and professional development
• Active involvement in own professional development to maintain a satisfactory level of skill and knowledge
• Keep up to date with Netcare’s evolving policies and procedures
• Keep abreast of new developments in the Pharmaceutical field
• Build and maintain stakeholder relationships
• Work effectively and co-operatively with others to establish and maintain good working relationships that are mutually beneficial
• Build relationships with wards to facilitate the understanding and updating of Pharmacy systems and policies

SKILLS PROFILE

EDUCATION
Essential

• A relevant pharmaceutical qualification (B.Pharm. Degree or Dip.Pharm).
• Registration with the South African Pharmacy Council.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Advanced computer literacy
• Work experience in a Hospital or Retail Pharmacy environment

KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• Sound knowledge of Pharmacy business operations