Current Roles at Netcare

Role summary

• The Enrolled Nurse is responsible for direct and/or indirect nursing care of a patient and will function under the direct and/or indirect supervision of the Registered Nurse in theatre.
• 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

• Ensure that all documentation is maintained timeously and accurately, reflecting patient care.
• Ensure all stock is charged appropriately.
• Maintain a therapeutic, clean and safe environment that is free from medico-legal hazards.
• Assist with patient file compilation.
• 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 and charged in theatre.
• Responsible for ensuring correct use, cleaning and storage of equipment.
• Report equipment needing repair or replacement to Unit Manager
• 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.
• Practice patient care according to his/her Scope of Practice and assume total responsibility for these activities.
• Contribute to the holistic care of patients.

Skills profile
Education

• Registration with the South African Nursing Council as an Enrolled Nurse or equivalent NQF 3 qualification.
• A grade 12 or equivalent NQF level 4 qualification.
• Compliance with the SANC code for an Enrolled Nurse and all applicable health care legislation.
• Appropriate qualifications for specialist areas.

Work experience

• Relevant experience in anaesthetic discipline would be an advantage.

Knowledge

• The ability to work well under pressure ant to maintain effectiveness during changing conditions;
• The ability to develop using collaborative relationships to help accomplish work goals;
• The ability to actively participate as a member of a team to achieve goals;
• The ability to identify and understand issues, problems and opportunities in order to take appropriate action and / or to resolve problems;
• The ability to produce work of a high quality standard by accurately checking processes and tasks;
• The ability to maintain stable performance under pressure by handling stress in an acceptable way to personnel and the organisation;
• Must be prepared to be flexible in working hours / shift work and call.
• Participate in theatre unit’s quality improvement programmes.
• 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 theatre Unit Manager
• Carry out all departmental duties as assigned by Unit Manager, RN or CNS.
• Supports the education and training of the ENA’s.
• Actively participate as a member of a team to achieve goals.
• 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.
• 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.
 
MANAGERIAL/ SPECIALIST SKILLS

• Coaching Others* - The capacity to recognise development areas in others and support them to facilitate personal development through coaching.
• Leading and Managing Change* - The capacity to implement and support change initiatives and to provide leadership in times of uncertainty.
• Performance Development* - The ability to evaluate and develop different levels of capacity within a team to achieve set objectives.
• Taking Action - Capable of recognising the need for action, considering possible risks and taking responsibility for results.
• Decision Making - Capable of making decisions timeously and taking responsibility for the consequences.
• Managing Self - Capacity to plan, organise and control own work environment by setting appropriate priorities and achieving set objectives within a given time frame.
• Customer Focus and Service Delivery - The capacity to identify and respond to the needs of internal and external customers.
• Internal and external customers include patients, doctors, colleagues, suppliers, visitors, vendors and any other person that requires a relationship
• Adapting and Responding to Change - Capable of supporting and advocating change initiatives and managing own reaction to change.
• Continuous Improvement - The capacity to improve systems and processes to facilitate continuous improvement.
• Personal Work Ethic - Capacity to instil an ethic of quality and consistency in self and others.
• Building Relationships - Capacity to establish constructive and effective relationships.
• Communication - The capacity to clearly present information, either written or verbal.
• Teamwork - Capacity to cooperate with others to work towards a common goal.
• Technical Knowledge - The capacity to perform a technical function to required standards.

Values and behaviours
Netcare values 

• At Netcare, our core value is care. We care about the dignity of our patients and all members of the Netcare family. We care about the participation of our people and our partners in everything we do. We care about truth in all our actions. We are passionate about quality care and professional excellence.
• Care - The basis of our business. The professional, ethical patient care and services we offer at every level of the organization.
• Truth - The crucial element in building relationships that work.
• Open communication with honesty and integrity is essential.
• Dignity - An acknowledgement of the uniqueness of individuals.
• A commitment to care with the qualities of respect and understanding.
• Compassion - We engage everyone with empathy and respond with acts of compassion in all interactions with our patients and their families.
• Participation - The willingness and desire to work in productive and creative partnerships with others and the commitment to communicate.

The Netcare way 
Netcare is committed to providing quality care. Our basic service standard holds us accountable for the below seven behaviours, which you will be accountable to uphold:

• I always greet everyone to show my respect.
• I always wear my name badge to show my identity.
• I am always well-groomed to show my dignity.
• I always practise proper hand hygiene to show my care.
• I always engage to show my compassion.
• I always say thank you to show my appreciation.
• I always embrace diversity to show I am not a racist.

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Role summary

• The Case Manager utilising clinical knowledge and expertise, mitigates financial risk through comprehensive accurate coding of hospital events; as well as the justification of hospitalisation encompassing level of care and length of stay.

Key work output and accountabilities

• Ensure appropriate, complete and relevant diagnostic and procedural coding of all patient records within the hospital.
• Application of clinical knowledge in the risk management of patients in terms of length of stay, level of care, ICD and CPT coding, and medical aid benefits available.
• Monitor and action risk related to medical aid benefits and hospitalisation.
• Provide clinical data to substantiate length of stay and level of care.
• Accompany Managed Care Organisation Case Managers on ward rounds in the hospital, if required.
• Ensure correct clinical coding for all patients.
• Releasing of patient accounts for billing with accurate coding, LOS/LOC to ensure payment on submission of the hospital invoice to the fund.
• Consult with the relevant service providers regarding the patient treatment as required.
• Compliance with all industry relevant legislative acts, regulations and circulars
• Liaise with a network of internal and external stakeholders.
• 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 goals.
• Effective and timeous communication to medical schemes by utilising the rules of engagement published in the Netcare Tariff and Billing Guidelines.
• Identify own training needs and communicate with line manager.
• Identify and ensure informal training for all relevant staff related to managed healthcare subject matter.

Skills profile
Education

• B Degree/Diploma Nursing qualification or equivalent NQF level 6.
• Enrolled nursing qualification or equivalent NQF level 4.
• Qualification in associated Healthcare sciences or Managed care/ Case management.

Work experience

• 3 years professional healthcare experience. (Essential)

Knowledge
Essential:

• Ability to develop and maintain clinical knowledge.
• Develop case management skills and expertise.
• Nursing and pharmacy policies and procedures.
• Preferred:
• All policies and procedures related to the administrative processes within the hospital.
• Managed health care experience.
• ICD 10 and CCSA coding experience/qualification.

Non Managerial/ Specialist Skills

• Coaching Others* - The capacity to recognise development areas in others and support them to facilitate personal development through coaching.
• Leading and Managing Change* - The capacity to implement and support change initiatives and to provide leadership in times of uncertainty.
• Performance Development* - The ability to evaluate and develop different levels of capacity within a team to achieve set objectives.
• Taking Action -Capable of recognising the need for action, considering possible risks and taking responsibility for results.
• Actively participate as a member of a team to achieve goals.
• Active involvement in own professional development to maintain a satisfactory level of skill and knowledge.
• Availability to work OVT as required and authorised by management to ensure a healthy DNYB.
• Keep up to date with Netcare’s evolving policies and procedures.
• Decision Making - Capable of making decisions timeously and taking responsibility for the consequences.
• Managing Self - Capacity to plan, organise and control own work environment by setting appropriate priorities and achieving set objectives within a given time frame.
• Customer Focus and Service Delivery - The capacity to identify and respond to the needs of *internal and external customers.
• *Internal and external customers include patients, doctors, colleagues, suppliers, visitors, vendors and any other person that requires a relationship
• Adapting and Responding to Change - Capable of supporting and advocating change initiatives and managing own reaction to change.
• Continuous Improvement - The capacity to improve systems and processes to facilitate continuous improvement.
• Personal Work Ethic - Capacity to instil an ethic of quality and consistency in self and others.
• Building Relationships - Capacity to establish constructive and effective relationships.
• Communication - The capacity to clearly present information, either written or verbal.
• Teamwork - Capacity to cooperate with others to work towards a common goal.
• Technical Knowledge - The capacity to perform a technical function to required standards.

LEADERSHIP SKILLS

• Visioning - The ability to provide direction in terms of action towards certain future outcomes.
• Empowering - Creating conditions of willingness and participation amongst teams by providing sufficient, encouragement, information, resources and authority to make the necessary decisions to accomplish tasks.
• Energising - Having the capacity to motivate and mobilise, impart strength, vitality and enthusiasm to teams to actualise the organisation’s vision of the future.
• Designing and aligning - Ensuring the optimal alignment of employee behaviour with the organisation’s vision and values.
• Rewarding and feedback - Fostering a performance culture by creating a framework of appropriate incentives and rewards to direct and motivate the achievement of desired performance behaviours and goals.
• Team building - Creating team players and team effectiveness by using appropriate methods and a flexible interpersonal style to instil a cooperative atmosphere conducive to building a cohesive team.
• Outside orientation - Awareness of outside constituencies, emphasizing particularly the need to respond to the requirements of customers, suppliers, partners, shareholders and other interest groups, such as local communities affected by the organisation.
• Global mindset - Possessing a global frame of reference that enables one to scan the external world environment for different perspectives and to adopt successful practices. The capacity to inculcate a global mentality in others by instilling shared values and cross cultural sensitivity.
• Tenacity - The capacity and courage to persevere with one’s purpose in a persistent and determined manner despite opposition or setbacks, until the desired objective is obtained or it becomes clear that the objective is no longer attainable. Inspiring others, through active example, to have the courage of their convictions.
• Emotional intelligence - The capacity to foster trust and create an emotionally intelligent workforce whose members know themselves and know how to deal respectfully and understandingly with others. The ability to regulate and manage one’s emotions in a healthy and productive manner.
• Life balance - Articulating and modelling the importance of the need for life balance for the long term welfare of oneself and one’s employees.
• Resilience to stress - Appropriately balancing these various pressures to maintain stable performance.

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Role summary
The incumbent will be responsible for the co-ordination of all secretarial and administration work in the ward.
The Ward Administrator is also responsible for :

• Receiving all new patients, visitors, and doctors in the ward and to make them feel welcome.
• Assisting in maintaining stock levels in the ward and should work closely with the allocated stock controller.
• Assist the ward staff and the Unit Manager with assigned duties.

Key work output and accountabilities
Telephone Etiquette:

• Answers the telephone in a friendly and professional manner.
• Takes messages for staff, patients and doctors.
• Bed Bookings:
• Document bookings from the Bed Booking Clerks and allocate beds to new patients in the ward.
• Admit the patient into the ward.
• Ensure all new admissions are on the patients name board with the time and date of theatre.
• Update patient board when patient arrives.

Admissions:

• Welcome the patient.
• Accompany the patient to his/her room
• Ensure the patient receives a ward information form.
• Place patient stickers in the Ward Admission Register.
• Clinical work station must be accurate-check that the patient is in the correct room and bed.
• Correlate SAP, CareON and IMT( Correct patient in correct bed)
• Transfers:
• Ensure suitable arrangements are made with the ward that patient is being transferred to or from.
• Ensure the transfer form has been completed by the relevant nurse and filed in the patients file- (Non-CareON hospitals)
• Obtain a bed number and unit and hospital for any interfaculty transfer
• Inform and confirm the relevant nursing staff about the transfer arrangement. Ensure that
• Transfer process has been completed on CareON by the relevant nursing staff.
• Ensure the doctor and the patients families are informed of the transfer.
• Ensure ward transfer are done timeously on SAP.
• Discharges:
• Inform the patients’ family of discharge when requested.
• Ensure the patient is discharged timeously on SAP.
• Ensure that discharge process has been completed on CareON by the relevant nursing staff.
• Ensure discharge files are accurately completed and sent to billings.
• Assist Nursing Staff to make follow up appointments for the discharged patient.
• Ward Staff Administration:
• Assist with staff shift planning in the ward if required.
• Schedule nursing staff hours on Kronos system. Assist with editing of time cards on Kronos.
• Ensure that the nursing staff are informed of new memorandums distributed by the business.
• Update internal communication book and unit specific digital group.
• Transcribe off duties to staff allocation book.
• Take minutes of staff meetings.

Stock Control:

• Assist the Unit manager with stock related issues.
• Capture manual charge sheets when required.
• Assist with management of stock in the absence of a Stock Controller. Work closely with the allocated stock controller to ensure optimum stock levels.
• Ensure stock levels are at the required levels (stationery and ward stock).
• General Tasks:
• Maintain excellent customer care with all ward stakeholders.
• Capture required data onto SAP.
• Ensure patient name board is kept updated.
• Do daily hospitality rounds in unit.
• Do daily FAD rounds in unit and provide feedback to Unit Manager.
• Check that all TVs and bells are in working order and provide feedback to Unit Manger
• Ensure the delivery of flowers to patients.
• Complete job cards. Log job cards timeously and follow up on completion.
• Ensure that the nurse’s station & ward reception area is neat and tidy at all times. Ensure CareON charging station is clean and assist the UM/Shift leader with the control of the IPADS
• Ensure that patient statistics are captured.
• Update IMT daily - IMT-Merge patient information, Load devices, Stop devices, Check and load CRE and MRSA info
• Care ON-Update patient information.
• SharePoint-Update death register.

Skills profile
Education

• Essential: Grade 12 or equivalent NQF Level 4 Qualification.
• Preferred: Business Administration and / or Secretarial Qualification.

Work experience

• Essential: 2-3 years’ experience in administration position.

Knowledge

• Essential: Computer literate.
• Preferred: Knowledge of SAP IS-H is advantageous.

Non Managerial/ Specialist Skills

• Customer Focus and Service Delivery - The capacity to identify and respond to the needs of *internal and external customers.
• *Internal and external customers include patients, doctors, colleagues, suppliers, visitors, vendors and any other person that requires a relationship
• Continuous Improvement - The capacity to improve systems and processes to facilitate continuous improvement.
• Personal Work Ethic - Capacity to instil an ethic of quality and consistency in self and others.
• Building Relationships - Capacity to establish constructive and effective relationships.
• Communication - The capacity to clearly present information, either written or verbal.
• Teamwork - Capacity to cooperate with others to work towards a common goal.
• Technical Knowledge - The capacity to perform a technical function to required standards.

Values and behaviours
Netcare values 

• At Netcare, our core value is care. We care about the dignity of our patients and all members of the Netcare family. We care about the participation of our people and our partners in everything we do. We care about truth in all our actions. We are compassionate about quality care and professional excellence.
• Assist with linen control.

Personal and professional development:

• Assume responsibility for own personal and professional development.
• Keep up to date with Netcare’s evolving policies and procedures.
• Care - The basis of our business. The professional, ethical patient care and services we offer at every level of the organization.
• Truth - The crucial element in building relationships that work.
• Open communication with honesty and integrity is essential.
• Dignity - An acknowledgement of the uniqueness of individuals.
• A commitment to care with the qualities of respect and understanding.
• Compassion - We engage everyone with compassion and respond with acts of compassion in all interactions with our patients and their families.
• Participation - The willingness and desire to work in productive and creative partnerships with others and the commitment to communicate.

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Role summary

• You will be required to be a brand ambassador by provide the best and safest person centre health and care, quality customer service, whilst living our values of care, truth, participation, compassion and dignity.
• The incumbent will be required to provide quality customer service aligned with the overall business strategy and fulfil administrative, switchboard, billing and pay-point functions.

Key work output and accountabilities

• Ensure accuracy (quality and integrity) of information, whether existing or new, on the patient file and billing system.
• Ensure that the reception area is always neat and tidy.
• Accountable for accurate document completion (admission & discharge).
• Deal with all customer complaints, and if not resolved, escalate to the relevant manager.
• Accountable for all banking/cash up processes as per Standard Operating Procedures.
• Pay point duties as required i.e. receipt of Cash/Credit card/ Debit card and allocation to patient account.
• Deal with telephonic enquiries and queries.
• Accurately record messages in the appropriate message book and ensure that the messages are delivered.
• Ensure accurate bookings are made with patient's preference of practitioner, date and time.
• Manage patient arrivals in a proficient and professional manner.
• Assist patient in completing the appropriate documentation to ensure compliance to admission process as per Standard Operating Procedure.
• Verify and confirm the file for accuracy and completeness and update.
• Print an MCR and ensure the correct practitioner has been selected.
• Inform the patient of any outstanding balances or levies.
• Validate the patient details on the applicable switch application and inform the patient if verification was not successful.
• Direct all patients to the appropriate location, services and professional.
• Monitor patient waiting times and keep patient informed.
• Ensure that the patient is correctly billed after the visit.
• Ensure that accounts are switched for all Medical Aid patients and that all outstanding monies are collected at the time of visit.

Skills profile
Education

• Grade 12 or equivalent NQF 4 certificate.
• Higher certificate in Business Management or related.

Work experience

• Previous experience in hospital/clinic environment would be desirable.
• Knowledge of Medical Schemes advantageous.
• Computer literacy.
• SAP experience.
• ME + experience.

Knowledge

• Thorough knowledge of general / primary care 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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Role 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.

Key work output and accountabilities

• Audit of health records to ensure compliance.
• Ensure all stock is well controlled and managed, charged and credited appropriately.
• Keep abreast of current research in the discipline.
• Effective risk prevention and management
• Maintain a therapeutic, clean, and safe environment that is free from medico-legal hazards.
• Adhere to the Netcare Resuscitation and Reanimation policy
• 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 and act upon potential/actual risks identified.
• Responsible for ensuring correct use, cleaning, and storage of equipment.
• Report equipment needing repair or replacement.
• 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.
• Keep up to date with Netcare’ s evolving policies and procedures.
• Assumes responsibility for own personal and professional development.
• Assumes responsibility for maintaining competence in CPR.
• Keep abreast of current research in the discipline

Skills profile
Education

• Must have a Diploma in (General, Psychiatric & Community) And Accoucheur/ Midwife (Essential)
• Registered with The South African Nursing Council

Work experience

• Previous experience in a Private Hospital Environment in theatre will be advantageous
• Liaison with doctors
• 1 – 3 years Theatre experience (Anaesthetic & Recovery)

Knowledge

• Thorough knowledge of general / specialized nursing theory and practice
• Extensive knowledge of modern nursing care principles and practices in the highly specialised field

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Role 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.

Key work output and accountabilities

• Audit of health records to ensure compliance.
• Ensure all stock is well controlled and managed, charged and credited appropriately.
• Keep abreast of current research in the discipline.
• Effective risk prevention and management
• Maintain a therapeutic, clean, and safe environment that is free from medico-legal hazards.
• Adhere to the Netcare Resuscitation and Reanimation policy
• 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 and act upon potential/actual risks identified.
• Responsible for ensuring correct use, cleaning, and storage of equipment.
• Report equipment needing repair or replacement.
• 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.
• Keep up to date with Netcare’ s evolving policies and procedures.
• Assumes responsibility for own personal and professional development.
• Assumes responsibility for maintaining competence in CPR.
• Keep abreast of current research in the discipline

Skills profile
Education

• Must have a Diploma in (General, Psychiatric & Community) And Accoucheur/ Midwife (Essential)
• Registered with The South African Nursing Council

 
Work experience

• Previous experience in a Private Hospital Environment in theatre will be advantageous
• Liaison with doctors
• At least 2 years’ experience in Theatre
• Experienced Scrubs and Trained Scrubs

Knowledge

• Thorough knowledge of general / specialized nursing theory and practice
• Extensive knowledge of modern nursing care principles and practices in the highly specialised field

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Role summary

• To provide Semi Skilled support to the Technical Services Department in order to ensure quality patient care in accordance with hospital standards / policies.

Skills profile
Education
Essential

• Matriculated (Grade12 / Standard 10 Certificate)
• Familiar with the Occupational Health and Safety Act regulations

Work experience
Essential

• Previous Work experience within Technical Services and/or Private Hospital
• The ability to work well under pressure and to maintain effectiveness during changing conditions
• The ability to develop using collaborative relationships to help accomplish work goals
• The ability to actively participate as a member of a team to achieve goals

Key work output and accountabilities

• Assisting with the repairs and maintenance of all Hospital equipment and facilities ensuring
• compliance with the Health and Safety regulations, and Group Policy at all times.
• Maintaining accurate records of all maintenance work, time and resources used.
• Adhoc general duties as assigned by the Technical Manager/Supervisor
• Assisting Technical Team where allocated to complete job tasks/work orders.
• Provide assistance with building and painting.
• Perform supervised general cleaning and maintenance of Hospital property.
• Assist with the moving of doctor’s rooms and associated equipment and furniture.
• The ability to identify and understand issues, problems and opportunities in order to take appropriate action and or to resolve problems
• The ability to plan and organise work for self and others to ensure efficient completion
• Be able to prioritise work tasks

Knowledge

• Computer Literate
• Previous Work experience within Technical Services
• Previous work experience as a Painter

Please quote the following reference number in the subject line of your email: TechAssistant CD 08.11.2023

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Role summary

• The Mechanical Artisan is responsible for all mechanical related systems of the facility including maintenance of Air conditioning systems and the repair, maintenance and installation of mechanical machinery and equipment.

Key work output and accountabilities

• Repairs, maintenance and supervision of all refrigeration, air conditioning, vacuum, medical gas, compressor, autoclave, boiler, hot and cold water systems
• Perform maintenance tasks
• Maintenance of all plant rooms
• Inspection and fault localization of broken down machinery, according to instruction manual(s) and technical knowledge
• Scheduled and emergency start-up of plant and machinery in accordance with the operating procedures, when required
• Routine maintenance on plant and machinery, as stipulated by servicing schedules of the equipment, and/or as requested by the Supervisor/Manager
• Preventative maintenance planning and implementation, according to Company Policies and Procedures, as determined from time-to-time
• Manufacturing of simple parts as required from time-to-time, with the equipment available, within safe limits and conditions
• Monitoring and quality control of all contractor work carried out on hospital equipment for refrigeration, air-conditioning, vacuum, medical gas, autoclave, boiler, hot and cold water systems
• Reporting on the condition and functionality of the plant and machinery

Skills profile
Education
Essential

• National Trade Diploma
• NQF Level 5 Engineering Qualification or higher
• Working in a hospital environment

Work experience
Essential

• Experience in working on air-conditioning systems with knowledge of air compressors, vacuum pumps, autoclaves, emergency generators, chilled water systems, hot and cold water reticulation and medical gas systems will be a decided advantage

Knowledge

• Computer literacy is a definite advantage (MS Office (Word and Excel) and email)
• The ability to work well under pressure and to maintain effectiveness during changing conditions
• Familiar with the Occupational Health and Safety Act regulations relating to machinery and building regulations
• The ability to communicate effectively with a diversity of people which includes suppliers, staff, doctors and patients
• The ability to identify and understand problems and opportunities; so as to enable you to take the appropriate action, and find a suitable solution
• The ability to plan and organise work for self and other to ensure efficient completion
• The ability to produce work of a high quality standard by accurately checking processes and tasks
• Ability to travel independently due to 24hr functionality of the hospital environment
• Maintaining of full and accurate records for all maintenance work and services undertaken on plant and equipment under this position’s control
• To perform a stand-by function in accordance to Policy

Please quote the following reference number in the subject line of your email: MechanicalArtisanCD 08.11.2023

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Role summary

• 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

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

Skills profile
Education

• Registration with the South African Nursing Council as an Enrolled Nurse or equivalent NQF 3 qualification.
• A grade 12 or equivalent NQF level 4 qualification.
• Compliance with the SANC code for an Enrolled Nurse and all applicable health care legislation.

Work experience

• Relevant experience in the nursing discipline would be an advantage.
• Previous experience in a private hospital environment would be advantageous.

Knowledge

• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
• Acts in a supervisory capacity over ENA’s.
• 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.
• Supports the education and training of the ENA’s.
• Actively participate as a member of a team to achieve goals.
• 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.
• 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.
• Good general knowledge and understanding of legislation pertaining to the specific business environment

Apply using reference: N15 Enrolled Nurse 0811