Current Vacancies at Netcare

Role summary

• The Dental Assistant is responsible to assist the Dentists in various capacities ranging from clinical assistance, dental-related administration as well as patient interaction across a wide spectrum.

Key work output and accountabilities

• Appointment scheduling
• Schedule appointments with Specialists and/or Theatre.
• Confirm appointments with the Dentist.
• Keep record of confirmation/cancellations.
• Liaise with medical schemes and patients regarding available limits and patient liable amounts pertaining to treatment.
• Equipment maintenance
• Sterilise all instruments, according to protocol, ensuring infection control standards are maintained.
• Oil and clean handpieces 3x daily, according to protocol.
• Oil and clean electric handpieces after each patient.
• Fill, empty and clean developer and mixer bottles.
• Ensure chemistry is discarded as per Medical Waste Protocol.
• Clean and autoclave instruments.
• Ensure daily cleaning of the autoclave.
• Load and unload autoclave.
• Clean and reprocess equipment or instrumentation.
• Identify problems with equipment/instruments and advise applicable person to arrange for timeous repairs/acquisition thereof.

Skills profile
Education

• Grade 12 or equivalent NQF 4 certificate.
• Registered with HPCSA.
• Higher Certificate in Dental Assisting essential.

Work experience

• 2 years’ experience as a Dental Assistant in a clinic / hospital environment.
• SAP experience.
• ME + experience.
• Knowledge
• Knowledge of medical aids.
• Computer literacy.

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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 patients’ needs, is a role model in the delivery of evidence based care and will actively participate in Clinical

Governance.

Key work output and accountabilities

• To 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
• Practice patient care according to the scope of practise and assumes total responsibility for these activities
• Attend handover of report at shift commencement
• Communicate effectively with patients/relatives regarding their care
• Provide and deliver evidence based nursing care
• 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, reporting faulty equipment
• 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

Skills profile
Education

• Must have the necessary nursing qualifications, Dip or Degree in nursing
• Currently registered with the South African Nursing Council
• Matric Certificate or an equivalent qualification
• Relevant qualification within High Care will be advantageous

Work experience

• At least 3 years ward experience or high care and/or ICU experience
• Capacity to implement and maintain standards of health practice required from all accredited bodies
• and appropriate health legislation
• ICU / High Care experience will be advantageous
• Must be prepared to be flexible in working hours / shift work
• The ability to actively participate as a member of a team to achieve goals.

Knowledge

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