The Netcare Group operates the largest private hospital group, primary care network and medical emergency service in South Africa. Netcare is also the biggest private trainer of emergency personnel and healthcare workers. At Netcare, our inspiration to excel in providing medical innovation and quality care is to be found in our values. We continue to focus o...
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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 Enrolled Nurse Auxiliary will be 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.
- This includes caring for the patient, her possessions, documentation and the control and economical use of stock and equipment in the ward.
KEY WORK OUTPUT AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
CONSISTENCY OF CARE
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 patient confidentiality at all times.
Patient care
- Practice patient care according to his/her Scope of Practice and assume total responsibility for these activities.
- Monitor vital signs of patients.
- Execute all procedures according to hospital standards.
- Carry out all departmental related duties as assigned by Supervisors.
- Practice the principles of infection prevention and all standard precautions.
- Promote and maintains good public relations with patients, relatives and visitors.
- Attend handover of report from the Shift leader.
- Refer any queries to the sister-in-charge.
TRANSFORMATION OF OUR SOCIETY
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.
- Assume responsibility for maintaining competence in CPR / BLS.
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
EDUCATION
Essential
- Registration with the South African Nursing Council as an Enrolled Nurse Auxiliary.
- Compliance with the SANC Scope of Practice for an Enrolled Nursing Auxiliary and all applicable Health Care Legislations.
Preferred
- A grade 12 or equivalent NQF level 4 qualification.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Preferred
- Relevant experience in the nursing discipline.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- In the event of any physical or psychological limitation that may impair the employee’s ability to perform the required job function, the employee must consult the employer for reasonable accommodation.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Professional flexibility in working hours, including night duty and weekend shifts
- Will interact with internal and external customers through several different means.
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KEY WORK OUTPUT AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE
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 and advise on the usage, side effects, contra-indications, and storage of medication to patients and other members of the healthcare team.
- Assist with the issue, control, and preparation of all oncology drugs according to pharmacy policy and procedure.
- 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
- 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
- Planning and implement Public Health awareness campaigns, such as Breast Awareness Week, Heart Week, and Pharmacy Week etc.
- Dispense prescriptions – Hospital (includes Chemotherapy & Total Parental Nutrition advice and supply) and Retail.
- Manage all Total Parenteral Nutrition queries and orders where and when required
- Assist with clinical ward rounds 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 with 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
BEST AND SAFEST PRODUCT
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.
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
- B.Pharm degree
Preferred
- Intermediate computer proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite
KNOWLEDGE
Preferred
- Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures of Netcare
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Senior ILS/Fire fighter.
- Management of day to day running of the shift at Seriti Klipspruit.
- Preparation of emergency vehicle on site.
- Over inspection of emergency equipment of the mine buildings.
- Compiling of daily, weekly and monthly stats.
- Responding to all emergency calls.
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ROLE SUMMARY
- The Enrolled Nurse Auxiliary will be 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.
- This includes caring for the patient, her possessions, documentation and the control and economical use of stock and equipment in the ward.
KEY WORK OUTPUT AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
CONSISTENCY OF CARE
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 patient confidentiality at all times.
Patient care
- Practice patient care according to his/her Scope of Practice and assume total responsibility for these activities.
- Monitor vital signs of patients.
- Execute all procedures according to hospital standards.
- Carry out all departmental related duties as assigned by Supervisors.
- Practice the principles of infection prevention and all standard precautions.
- Promote and maintains good public relations with patients, relatives and visitors.
- Attend handover of report from the Shift leader.
- Refer any queries to the sister-in-charge.
TRANSFORMATION OF OUR SOCIETY
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.
- Assume responsibility for maintaining competence in CPR / BLS.
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
EDUCATION
Essential
- Registration with the South African Nursing Council as an Enrolled Nurse Auxiliary.
- Compliance with the SANC Scope of Practice for an Enrolled Nursing Auxiliary and all applicable Health Care Legislations.
Preferred
- A grade 12 or equivalent NQF level 4 qualification.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Preferred
- Relevant experience in the nursing discipline.
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CONSISTENCY OF CARE
Utilising the Quadruple Aim to deliver consistently excellent clinical services, ensuring the best and safest person-centred care.
- A shift towards wellbeing and wellness and away from curative, episodic care.
- Ensuring customer centricity is at the centre of all we do, driving greater convenience and integrated, personalised experiences.
- Delivering the best quality and consistency of care.
Operational process improvement and efficiencies
- Ensure the effective management of all nursing related services and activities, according to the policies, procedures and objectives of Netcare
- Assist the Nursing Manager and Unit Managers to develop and implement action plans to improve problem areas and to monitor progress at night
- Monitor results of the Staff Survey and assist the Nursing Manager and Unit Managers to address problem areas and staff concerns
- Liaise with agencies to provide additional staff where required
- Monitor quality care delivered by all staff including agency staff
Governance and quality management
- Ensure that the nursing standards, quality assurance and risk management is maintained in the hospital.
- Determine acuity and workload of all wards/units and allocate staff appropriately.
- Identify quality improvement opportunities and ensure appropriate strategy and quality improvement initiatives are developed and measured.
- Ensure the principles of infection prevention and all standard precautions are adhered to.
- Implement group quality initiatives.
Risk management
- Investigate all negative incidents and ensure appropriate capturing on IMS
- Monitor safety standards in accordance with the Machine and Occupational Safety Act (Act 6 of 1983). Report all accidents and incidents to Line Manager / Safety Representatives
- Ensure compliance with protocols, policies and Acts
- Ensure that all equipment is in working order and properly maintained
- Control of asset register
Patient care
- Develop and continue quality circles in the departments
- Co-ordinate and monitor all nursing activities in the hospital
- Ensure smooth delivery of care by regular ward rounds and audits
- Monitor the management of all medication
- Conduct regular checks of emergency equipment
- Facilitate patient referrals where required
- Liaise with the treating Doctors and ensure their orders are carried out
TRANSFORMATION OF OUR SOCIETY
Transformation targets
Ensure achievement of transformation goals as set out by the Transformation Committee
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
- Keep abreast of current research in the applicable discipline
People management
- Create an environment where staff are aware of the role they play in the provision of quality nursing care and their value to the organization
- Assign decision making, authority, tasks and responsibility to appropriate persons in order to maximize organisation and employee effectiveness.
- Develop a talented nursing workforce.
- Facilitate a culture that is supportive of talent management and the initiation of required implementations to hone nursing talent
- Facilitate effective change and conflict management
- Ensure professional conduct and appearance of staff
- Maintain the process of Maximising Performance and Balanced Score Cards.
- Maintain a student friendly, academic environment in the hospital at night and work closely with the Clinical Facilitation Department to address problems and to implement solutions where applicable.
- Encourage in-service training for nursing staff based on their Individual Development Plans
- Monitor absenteeism rates of nursing staff and assist the Nursing Manager and Unit Managers to manage appropriately
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
ORGANIC GROWTH
- Strategic business alignment
- Maintain alignment with hospital Nursing Strategy
SKILLS PROFILE
EDUCATION
Essential
- A relevant nursing qualification (Diploma in General Nursing/ B Cur Degree) or equivalent NQF level 7 qualification
- Registration with SANC as a Registered Nurse
- Compliance with the SANC code for a Registered Nurse and all applicable health care legislations
- Nursing Administration / Management
Preferred
- A qualification in BLS/ALS is beneficial
WORK EXPERIENCE
Preferred
- 2 or more years’ experience in a private hospital setting
- Experience in clinical leadership
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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
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 qualification.
- Compliance with the SANC code for an Enrolled Nurse and all applicable health care legislation.
- Relevant experience in the nursing discipline would be an advantage
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Job Summary
- The Professional Scrub Nurse/Clinical Nurse is a professional who remains responsible for the assessment, planning, and implementation of individualised, holistic, and person-centred 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 using 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. The Scrub Registered Nurse will be responsible for the wellbeing of the patient intra operatively, assessment of the patient to ensure delivery of high-quality care to patients whilst in theatre, in accordance with hospital standards and policies and is a role model in the delivery of evidence-based care.
- Will be responsible for the preparation /checking /control and charging of stock / supervision and maintenance of instrumentation and equipment.
- Timeously complete capital expenditure documentation as per doctor’s preferences where appliable.
- The incumbent is responsible for and is held accountable for his/her own acts and omissions. Theatre activities form part of the planned operational requirements.
- The incumbent will further be responsible and actively participate in Clinical Governance.
KEY WORK OUTPUT AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
CONSISTENCY OF CARE
Administration
- Ensure Bill of Materials (picking slips) with correct references is always updated and available taking into consideration doctors’ preference and changes communicated to the stock controllers. Mo-Bit signed in daily and password always current and correct.
- Ensure consignment stock is well controlled, charged, the “pink” book completed timeously.
- Ensure all stock, gasses and scheduled medicines is charged appropriately using Mo-Bit, and the BOM sheet completed with correct procedure descriptions equivalent to peri-operative descriptions/ CareOn electronic system. Check on floor and anaesthetic staff to see they have charged all that was used by them as well.
- Ensure the Peri-Operative document/BOM/CareOn and theatre register are completed accurately and maintained.
- Intra- operative anaesthetic information printed and stapled into the peri-operative document/ downloaded into CareOn.
- Ensure best care always documentation is completed appropriately and placed in the patients file / uploaded on CareOn.
- Before May every year assist with completing relevant capital expenditure documentation and obtain quotations for instrumentation and or equipment that is beyond economical repair.
Research activities
- Keep abreast of current research in the discipline
Patient care
- Practice patient care according to the Scope of Practice and assume total responsibility for these activities.
- Contribute to the holistic care of patients.
- Communicate effectively with patients regarding their care.
- Promote patients’ health and wellbeing.
- Practice the principles of infection prevention and all Standard precautions specifically in the event when patients with super bugs present themselves in theatre.
- Promote and maintain good public relations with patients and doctors.
- Execute all procedures according to hospital theatre standards.
- Refer all complaints from patients and doctors to the Unit Manager
- Carry out all departmental duties as assigned by the Unit Manager
- Over see and manage issued scheduled medicines in theatre in accordance with the Netcare policy.
- Perform other duties as reasonably requested by the Unit Manager or senior member of staff.
Quality assurance
- Participate in the theatre’s quality improvement programme.
- Adhere to Netcare medical waste management principles, ensure safe swab system implemented.
Governance, Safety awareness and risk management
- Effective risk prevention and management, incidents investigated, and relevant documentation completed.
- Maintain a therapeutic, clean, and safe environment that is free from medico-legal hazards.
- Maintain Set Policies and Standards regarding Surgical Pause, surgical swab, and sharp count.
- Adhere to the Netcare Resuscitation and Reanimation policy.
- 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 to the Unit Manager
- Maintain professional conduct and standards at all times in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
- Adhere to the bare below elbow principles i.e. no dangling earrings, necklaces, false nails, nail polish, wrist watches, one wedding band may be worn, to be removed when scrubbed
- No cell phones in theatres
TRANSFORMATION OF OUR SOCIETY
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.
Resource allocation
- Manage acuity and skill mix to ensure appropriate level of care
Personal and professional development
- 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 and best practice.
- Mentoring and supervision of students/new staff members and support staff
- It remains your responsibility to ensure your competency in CPR are maintained, and that you participate in at least two mock resuscitation drills per month
- Facilitation of a learning environment
DISRUPTIVE INNOVATION
- Implementing medical technologies, digitisation, and data solutions for the benefit of our business and patients.
- CareOn adoption of electronic patient records and stock management
SKILLS PROFILE
EDUCATION
Essential
- Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse/ Midwife or equivalent NQF 7 qualifications.
- Relevant qualification within a specialist area
WORK EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Relevant experience in the nursing discipline
- Capacity to implement and maintain standards of health practice required from all accredited bodies and appropriate health legislation.
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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.
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
Requirements:
- Grade 12 / Matric, must be a Registered Nurse, currently registered with the South African Nursing Council. Must have Midwifery
- Post Basic Qualification in Neonatal ICU would be advantageous. 1 Year post-graduate patient care experience in an operational environment would be beneficial.
- 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. 1 year Experience in a NICU setting is essential. Extensive RN experience within the specified discipline would be an advantage. Good general knowledge and understanding of legislation pertaining to the specific business environment
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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
- To enhance operational efficiencies, client liaison and retention, service delivery and quality.
KEY WORK OUTPUT AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
CONSISTANCY OF CARE
Administrative Duties
- Complete all company and legal documentation essential in the completion of your duty, and to ensure that copies of such documentation are handed to the Operations Manager
- Ensure hospital records are completed in accordance with their internal requirements whenever a patient is delivered to them via the casualty/emergency unit
- Complete E- Patient Report Forms accurately for every patient treated
- Complete any and all paperwork required for overtime worked and leave required
- Perform any other reasonable duties as requested by Operational Manager
Quality Improvement
- Respond to any emergency if requested and administer Intermediate Life Support treatment to any patient requiring as per the HPCSA protocols and regulations
- Immediately call for backup should the condition of the patient require treatment that exceeds your scope of practice and competency
- Log all calls with the Netcare 911 Call Centre and obtain a Case Number for every call attended and make sure this number appears on all pages of the PRF / EPRF
- Ensure the cleanliness of the station on a daily basis
- Ensure proper and adequate stock control and replacement immediately after a call if possible
- Attend CME training to maintain CPD compliance
- Submit to involvement in community projects if required
- Have necessary knowledge and display adequate levels of competence in the treatment of patients as per your training and qualification, and familiarize yourself with any changes to the treatment protocols as prescribed by the HPCSA
- Adhere to all company policies and procedures applicable to your job, failing which disciplinary action may be instituted against you
Vehicle and Equipment
- Ensure a detailed check of the vehicle and equipment assigned to you before commencement of your shift on CARS, and to your Operations Manager Ensure the cleanliness of all vehicles and equipment on a daily basis and a thorough cleaning session once a week
- Maintain all equipment in satisfactory working conditions in accordance with manufacturers’ details
- Ensure sufficient care is taken to prevent loss of equipment and report all losses/stolen ’to management.
- Ensure accurate record keeping for all drugs used and, in your possession,
Health and Safety
- Ensure that you comply with Compensation for Occupational Injuries & Diseases Act requirements and report all injuries sustained on duty immediately to the Operations Manager, Call Centre
- Ensure that all public areas in the Netcare 911 premises are kept neat and tidy at all times
- Act in a manner conducive to basic safety regulations whilst on duty
- Ensure safe and considerate driving techniques at all times whilst in control of the company vehicle
- Ensure that the scene of an incident is safe to approach and if not, make such a scene safe according to the regulations in your specific level of emergency care training
- Ensure reporting of any unusual occurrence of company importance, whilst on duty, to the Operations Manager immediately.
- Wear the appropriate protective gear on each scene as necessary
- Ensure proper and adequate stock control and replacement immediately after a call if possible
SKILLS PROFILE
EDUCATION
Essential
- Current registration with the HPCSA: Professional Board of Emergency Care Personnel as an AEA. Up to date with the latest HPCSA CPG guidelines.
- A valid PDRP for passengers
- A valid Code 10 Driver’s License
WORK EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Must be over 21 years old
- 2 Years post graduate patient care experience in an operational environment would be beneficial
- Computer proficiency would be beneficial (Microsoft Office)
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Good general knowledge and understanding of legislation pertaining to the specific business environment of Netcare 911
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KEY WORK OUTPUT AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
CONSISTANCY OF CARE
Administrative Duties
- Successful completion of all administration in the Operations as per SOP manual
- Complete all company and legal documentation essential in the completion of your duty, and to ensure that copies of such documentation are handed to the Operations Manager
- Ensure hospital records are completed in accordance with their internal requirements whenever a patient is delivered to them via the casualty/emergency unit
- Complete E - Patient Report Forms accurately for every patient treated
- Complete any and all paper work required for overtime worked and leave required
- Perform any other reasonable duties as requested by Operational Manager
Quality Improvement
- Quality assurance to maintain work standards ,integrity of data reporting
- Respond to any emergency if requested and administer Basic Life Support treatment to any patient requiring as per the HPCSA protocols and regulations
- Immediately call for backup should the condition of the patient require treatment that exceeds your scope of practice and competency
- Log all calls with the Netcare 911 Call Centre and obtain a Case Number for every call attended
- Ensure the cleanliness of the station on a daily basis
- Ensure proper and adequate stock control and replacement immediately after a call if possible
- Attend CME training to maintain CPD compliance
- Submit to involvement in community projects if required
- Have necessary knowledge and display adequate levels of competence in the treatment of patients as per your training and qualification, and familiarise yourself with any changes to the treatment protocols as prescribed by the HPCSA
- Adhere to all company policies and procedures applicable to your job, failing which disciplinary action may be instituted against you
Vehicle and Equipment
- Ensure the effective control of equipment in the Department as per set guidelines
- Ensure a detailed check of the vehicle and equipment assigned to you before commencement of your shift on CARS, and to report such discrepancies to your Operations Manager
- Ensure the cleanliness of all vehicles and equipment on a daily basis and a thorough cleaning session once a week
- Maintain all equipment in satisfactory working condition in accordance with manufactures’ details
- Ensure sufficient care is taken to prevent loss of equipment, and report all losses/stolen ’to management.
- Ensure accurate record keeping for all drugs used and in your possession
Health and Safety
- 10 Compliance with Compensation for Occupational Injuries & Diseases Act requirements
- Ensure compliance to Compensation for Occupational Injuries & Diseases Act requirements and report all injuries sustained on duty immediately to the Operations Manager, Call Centre
- Ensure that all public areas in the Netcare 911 premises are kept neat and tidy at all times
- Act in the manner conducive to basic safety regulations whilst on duty
- Ensure safe and considerate driving techniques at all times whilst in control of the company vehicle
- Ensure that the scene of an incident is safe to approach and if not, make safe such a scene according to the regulations in your specific level of emergency care training
- Ensure reporting of any unusual occurrence of company importance, whilst on duty, to the Operations Manager immediately
- Wear the appropriate protective gear on each scene as necessary
- Ensure proper and adequate stock control and replacement immediately after a call if possible
Patient Care
- Adhere fully to all HPCSA protocols at all times
- Required to respond to all emergency calls within one minute and all non - emergency calls within three minutes, unless you inform the emergency call contact centre immediately of an adequate reason why you are unable to do so
- Be an ambassador to the company by always displaying compassion and empathy towards your patients, their family members and friends
- Keep family members informed about patient treatment
- Hand all patients over to hospital staff as per protocol
- Wear protective gloves when treating or transporting all patients
- Respect the confidential nature of the information patients share with you even after their death
- Be courteous and professional when interacting with patients.
- Accurately document all patients valuables
TRANSFORMATION OF OUR SOCIETY
Self - Management and Development
- Identify self- development needs in terms of job requirements and career progression and bring these to the attention of the immediate manager
- Formulate action steps to close the gap between the ideal and actual state of competence
- Pursue self - development in one or both of the following areas:
- Formal Studies
- Informal / self - studies
- Share knowledge with relevant team members.
- Follow agreed upon (authorised) action steps until desired competence is achieved
- Be punctual and behave appropriately to the business environment
- Meet deadlines
Customer satisfaction
- Ongoing Customers satisfaction according to set standards
- Be a model of excellent customer service, ensuring that all customers experience an excellent and satisfactory interaction at all time
SKILLS PROFILE
EDUCATION
- Essential Current registration with the HPCSA: Professional Board of Emergency Care Personnel as a BAA. Currency with the HPCSA CPG updates.
- A valid PDRP for passengers
- A valid Code 10 driver’s license
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Essential 1 Year post-graduate patient care experience in an operational environment would be beneficial
- Must be over 21 years
KNOWLEDGE
- Essential Relevant computer proficiency would be beneficial (Microsoft Office)
- Good general knowledge and understanding of legislation pertaining to the specific business environment of Netcare 911
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