Fresh Openings at Netcare

Responsibilities:

• Reconcile physical stock against the SAP system.
• Replenish consumable stock throughout the hospital on days identified by management.
• Generate the material requirement planning (MRP) for all storage locations as per the replenishment roster.
• Issue, pick and pack replenishment inventory for storage locations or cost centers.
• Deliver and unpack inventory in assigned storage locations.
• Capturing of stock and consumable transfers between storage locations or cost centre
• Monitor and identify any expired and damaged stock in the wards.
• Identify excess and slow-moving stock in the storage locations allocated to the incumbent and return the inventory to pharmacy where applicable.
• Review the stock days on the storage location (SLOC) report and adjust stock quantities to material requirement planning (MRP) levels.
• Review the error log report and ensure that all error logs are cleared.
• Liaise with Nursing staff in the wards to ensure that all billings are up to date before updating replenishment stock requested.
• Identify stock shortages and communicate with the Unit Managers regarding these shortages.
• Manage out of stock and back-order items.
• Ensure that all relevant stakeholders receive all out-of-stock letters.
• Ensure manual charge sheets are available during Mobil and Mobit down time.
• Ensure neat packing of stock onto shelves and consider the principles of FEFO (First Expiry First Out) and FIFO (First in First Out) where applicable to maintain stock rotation
• Prepare and sequence all stock books for assigned units.
• Investigate and report inventory discrepancies, theft and losses to the Unit Manager and Pharmacy Manager.
• Assist with the packing of stock in preparation for theatre cases.
• Follow up on outstanding GRV’s
• Investigate open purchase orders as well as back orders
• Ordering hospital stores stock on the preferred procurement system as required
• Verifying prices on the procurement system
• Receiving and checking stock with the designated person upon delivery
• Unpacking of stock in hospital stores
• Ensuring that the invoices or delivery notes are confirmed, signed and delivered to relevant department for Good Receipting
• Keep hospital stores secure at all times by ensuring the non-entrance of unauthorized personnel
• Keep up to date with evolving changes on SAP and OrderCo
• Take part in all aspects of cyclical and rotation count processes in all storage locations including Hospital stores as per the schedule prepared by management, including but not limited to the following:
• Generating and updating of stock books
• Work on Un-binned items report
• Preparing stock take checks following the relevant stock take checklists
• Adhere to pharmacy standard operating procedures to ensure compliant, improved controls, and sound processes.
• Ensure full compliance to statutory regulations, policies, procedures, best practice, professional standards as well as the Netcare strategy.
• Assist in the communication of inventory policies internally.
• Assist with any ad hoc duties assigned by the Stock Coordinator or Stock Controller and assist Nursing employees and Unit Managers with stock queries.
• General office administration to ensure job efficiency including but not limited to filing, printing, faxing and other general administration queries.
• Handle all routine administration queries and work requests that may not be included in this role profile and resolves these efficiently and effectively within the required turnaround times.
• Maintain the cold chain for refrigerated stock.
• Assist with the general housekeeping in the Pharmacy and/or Hospital stores to maintain a professional environment.
• Participate in monthly meetings
• Active involvement in own professional development to maintain a satisfactory level of skill and knowledge.
• Work effectively and co-operatively with others to establish and maintain good working relationships that are mutually beneficial.
• Actively participate as a member of a team to achieve goals and does not function independently.
• Establish and service relationships with all internal and external stakeholders, including management and colleagues to improve service delivery.
• Demonstrate personal commitment to internal and external stakeholders by fulfilling responsibilities, involving others, gaining support for ideas generated and removing obstacles to team accomplishments.
• Establish and consolidate good interpersonal relationships by listening to others and objectively considering their ideas and opinions even when they conflict with their own ideas.
   

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Role Summary:

• The CSSD Supervisor/Clinical Nurse(R/N) - PB Qualified (12 Months) is a professional who remains responsible for the assessment, planning and implementation of individualised, holistic and person centered nursing care of a patient, their families or the community, either performed directly or indirectly.
• The incumbent ultimately coordinates patient care within the concept of the multi-disciplinary health team.
• The incumbent also fulfils the role by the use of scientifically based nursing theories and processes, treating the patients as a physical, social and spiritual individual, and by use of educational and technical means applicable to health care practice.

KEY WORK OUTPUT AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

CONSISTANCY OF CARE

Patient care

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

TRANSFORMATION OF OUR SOCIETY

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

DISRUPTIVE INNOVATION ​

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

SKILLS PROFILE

• Registered as a Professional Nurse with the South African Nursing Council  ​
• Postgraduate Qualification in Operating Theatre Science
• Experience in Theatre and CSSD environment is essential
• Thorough knowledge of general / specialized nursing theory and practice 
• Extensive knowledge of modern nursing care principles and practices in the highly specialised field of the intensive care nursing

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ROLE SUMMARY

• The Unit Manager (Theatre) will be responsible for coordinating improved quality nursing care by ensuring compliance to professional and ethical practice. 
• The incumbent will also be responsible for monitoring and ensuring that nursing care and service delivery is implemented and practiced within a multi-disciplinary quality assurance team. In accordance the incumbent will be accountable for coordinating capacity building, mentoring, and training.

KEY WORK OUTPUT AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

DISRUPTIVE INNOVATION

Financial Management

• Manage HR costs in such a way as to ensure cost effective quality care including overtime, temporary staff.
• Control of asset register.
• Manage all costs emanating from the theatre.
• Ensure at all times that staff are actioning the necessary charging on the relevant electronic systems, to ensure correct billing.
• Evaluate equipment lifespan in conjunction with the clinical engineering department. Establish theatre needs and doctor requirements to prepare wish list for Capital expenditure Budget and provide needs analysis and motivations.
• Complete Capex equipment budget, compile annual capex budget as per Theatre and Doctor Requirement.
• Plan and organise staffing, including duty hours, time keeping and leave planning as per KRONOS Timekeeping System.
• Manage equipment, planned maintenance programme for equipment service schedules, in conjunction with clinical engineering department.

Strategic planning

• Perform Strategic planning and set objectives to ensure that operational requirements are met including quality patient care.
• Conduct short-, medium- and long-term strategic planning with the team and compile an annual Theatre Strategic plan.
• Assess objectives in line with the annual performance process to monitor progress.
• Review Action Plan to ensure that objectives are met timeously.
• Ensure continuous monitoring are taking place to ensure progress are made towards achieving targets

Operation efficiency

• Organise Theatre to ensure a safe therapeutic environment.
• Ensure all categories of staff in Theatre, implement Theatre Policies and Procedures.
• Ensure a written daily task allocation /schedule is available in Theatre.
• Ensure staff are allocated and utilised according to the relevant scope of practice.
• Consistently review processes within the unit to ensure operational efficiencies and best practice

Governance and quality management

• Review and maintenance of Policy and Procedures in line with Office of Health Standard Compliance.
• Ensure continuous evaluation of administrative records and nursing records.
• Evaluate procedures versus standards.
• Identify quality improvement opportunities and ensure appropriate strategy and Quality Improvement initiatives are developed and measured.
• 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 monthly audits of nursing documentation and put corrective action plans in place.
• Ensure adherence to infection control principles and complete monthly audits.
• Ensure departments participation in internal and external disaster exercises

Patient care

• Responsible and accountable for all nursing activities
• Ensure the unit is providing safe, cost-effective quality patient care in line with the Clinical Governance strategy and evidence based practice.
• Evaluate the patient’s journey through patient experience and stakeholder input.
• Manage patient complaints and satisfaction index through Patient Feedback systems.
• Implement system to determine the quality of nursing services.
• Evaluate nursing quality indicators and clinical outcomes.
• Promote health and wellbeing of patients and staff.
• Motivate and maintain a positive customer service orientation with all employees.
• Maintain and promote confidentiality with regards to patient information

TRANSFORMATION OF OUR SOCIETY

• Ensure achievement of transformation goals as set out by the Transformation Committee.

Build and maintain stakeholder relationships

• Work effectively and co-operatively with the multi professional team 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.
• Maintain customer satisfaction through building relationships with doctors, nursing employees, and suppliers.

People management

• Create an environment where staff is 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.
• Liaise with Netcare Education Division and Clinical Facilitation Department to ensure appropriate nursing training for the delivery of quality care.
• Facilitate a culture that is supportive of talent management and the initiation of required implementations to hone nursing talent.
• Enforce staff dress code within and on leaving the Hospital.
• Facilitate effective change and conflict management.
• Supervise orientation and on boarding of new staff and students.
• Facilitate staff development both personal and professional.
• Coach and mentor staff.
• Promote staff wellbeing through ICAS/Lyra utilisation.
• Effectively and consistently apply all aspects related to human resource management in the unit, including absenteeism and performance management.
• Interview, appoint and retain staff.
• Manages staff’s work performance and habits through facilitation, motivation, counselling, and discipline

Teamwork

• Actively participate as a member of a team to achieve goals.

Personal and professional development

• Identify staff for development during the annual training needs analysis process.
• Attend in-service training programme and participate in staff development.
• Active involvement in own professional development to maintain a satisfactory level of skill and knowledge.

SKILLS PROFILE

EDUCATION

Required

• A relevant nursing qualification - Diploma in General Nursing (NQF level 6) or B Cur Degree (NQF level 7).
• Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse.
• Diploma Operating Room Science or equivalent qualification would be an advantage

Preferred

• Management qualification

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• A minimum of 4 - 6 years OT experience
• 2-3 Years Managerial experience in a multi discipline Theatre complex

KNOWLEDGE

Required

• Compliance with the SANC code for a Registered Nurse and all applicable health care legislations.
• An intermediate level of Computer proficiency.
• Sound financial knowledge and the ability to interpret financial data.
   

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KEY WORK OUTPUT AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

CONSISTENCY OF CARE
Research activities

• Active involvement in research activities to discover new knowledge about products, processes, and services, and then applying that knowledge to create new and improved products, processes, and services that meet the academic market needs.
• Plan, organise, and active involvement in the process and production of all academic related projects.
• Develop and review evaluation and educational strategies.
• Motivate and encourage students to participate in research within their Scope of Practice.
• Audit and participate in quality improvement programmes to identify problems which may require research.

Accreditation activities

• Implement and maintain standards of health practice required from all accredited bodies and appropriate health legislation.

Administration

• Draw up worked integrated learning (WIL) placement rosters for students.
• Monitor and manage student performance, hours and leave.
• Facilitate the marking of case studies and assignments in line with Netcare Education requirements.
• Load all results of clinical assessments and ensure accurate student clinical records are maintained on the Learner Management System (LMS) .

Academic committee related projects

• Plan, organise and ensure active involvement in the academic processes and production of all academic related projects in collaboration with Netcare Education.

Teaching and learning facilitation

• Facilitate the work integrated learning of Netcare students within the context of the clinical model by understanding, applying and maintaining adult learning methodologies, presentation techniques and course content to ensure that students acquire skills to a quality and standard in line with student and national qualifications requirements. Provides timely assessment of student progress through the application of student evaluation techniques.
• Plan and support the development of student knowledge, skills, and capabilities by closely monitoring progress on assignments and tests against performance targets to identify talent. Provides timely guidance and feedback to help strengthen skill areas and leverage potential.
• Focus on quality orientation in all academic and clinical nursing processes.
• Understand, apply, and leverage IT & technology systems, tools and/or equipment to facilitate and reinforce the learning process.
• Clearly convey information and ideas through a variety of educational strategies in a way that engages students and helps them to understand and retain the message.
• Provide remedial teaching and academic support to students.
• Develop and control of a student support system.
• Supervise the progress of students in reaching learning objectives.
• Compile clinical progress reports on each student.
• Conduct clinical accompaniment of all Netcare students and nurses in the departments or units to ensure promotion of evidence-based practises are reinforced at the bedsides.
• Conduct academic rounds.

Quality and risk 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.
• Maintain professional conduct and standards at all times in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.
• Maintain patient and student confidentiality at all times.
• Conduct quality assurance activities and risk management.
• Ensure awareness of conditions that affect employee and student safety.
• Focus on the development of academic and clinical nursing processes to ensure quality orientation.
• Effective administration of all academic activities to ensure compliance with policies and legislation.
• Compliance with all relevant legislative requirements and standards.
• Ensuring compliance of Netcare Educations strategy and meeting the quality management systems by ensuring completion of balance score cards annually.
• Ensuring that your hospital site is ready for any form of clinical validation at any time.

TRANSFORMATION OF OUR SOCIETY

Teamwork

• Actively participate as a member of a hospital team to achieve goals.
• Actively participate as an academic staff member with Netcare Education to achieve educational and quality outcomes.

Coaching

• Provide timely guidance and feedback to help strengthen skill areas and leverage potential.
• Establish, prioritize, and coordinate tasks and courses of action for self and others to ensure that work is completed efficiently in a systematized manner.

Resource Allocation

• Actively involved in the selection of students, both at Netcare Education and at hospital

Personal and professional development

• Active involvement in own professional development to maintain a satisfactory level of expertise, skill, and knowledge.
• Active involvement towards achieving the necessary qualifications to fulfil the role of the HBAS with in the legislative requirements.
• 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.
• 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

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

SKILLS PROFILE
EDUCATION
Essential

• Proof of current registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a General Nurse and Midwife with an additional qualification of Nursing Education qualification. Such registration should be maintained.
• A bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• Additional qualifications in related specialties required for the specific position held by the HBAS.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in an academic environment.
• Assessor unit standard successfully completed and registered with SANC and conducted through Heart solutions as per Netcare Educations policy.
• Moderator unit standard to be successfully completed and registered with SANC within the first year of employment.
• A master’s degree in a Clinical Specialty/ Education will be advantageous
• Commitment to commence further studies towards achieving a master’s degree within 2 (two) years of commencement of employment at Netcare and complete qualification within the prescribed academic period.
• Own transport and driver’s license.

WORK EXPERIENCE
Preferred

• Experience in facilitation skills in a in the clinical/academic nursing environment
• Research literacy
• Intermediate computer proficiency in the following Microsoft Office Suite programmes – Excel, Word, PowerPoint, searching data bases, e-mail, and internet and digital learning platforms.

KNOWLEDGE
Essential

• Proficient understanding and application of legislative and other external forces impacting the general and nursing education Knowledge of stakeholder relationship management.
• Knowledge of educational and business management principles
• Knowledge of the legislative and business climate pertaining to general and nursing education

Preferred

• Knowledge of government and private partnerships

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KEY WORK OUTPUT AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
DISRUPTIVE INNOVATION
Financial Management

• Manage the pharmacy financials as well as understanding the financial fundamentals of the healthcare business.
• Manage the financial indicators and drivers of the business.
• Ensure control over the financial dimensions of the pharmacy, including accurate and timeous reporting of pharmacy financial statistics to Pharmacy and Finance Division Operations Centre.
• Effective management and audit compliance of the Netcare stock system policy and procedure. This relates to all ethical, surgical and third party stock.
• Manage all aspects of the hospital billing department including the timeous billing of discharged files (DNYB) and billing audit results.

Case management

• Manage all aspects of case management and application of managed care contracts in the hospital environment.

CONSISTENCY OF CARE
Pharmaceutical care

• Management of patient pharmaceutical care in the hospital pharmacy environments.
• Ensure that the pharmaceutical standards, clinical pharmacy services, quality assurance and risk management are maintained within the hospital.
• Exercise the responsibilities of the ‘Responsible Pharmacist’ in the hospital for all areas where pharmaceuticals are stored e.g.: wards, theatres and the pharmacy department.
• Effective management of the pharmacy within the legal compliance of the South African Pharmacy Council and the Good Pharmacy Practice in South Africa.
• Act as a custodian for the management of Schedule 5 and 6 drugs as per legal requirements and related administrative and house-keeping tasks.
• Manage, advice and influence the delivery of cost effective quality pharmaceutical care.

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.
• Attend Pharmacy Managers orientation and induction at Operation Centre and Regional Office.
• Attend pharmacy leadership development course as provided.
• Attend other management courses as is routinely provided at hospital level.

People management

• Assign decision making, authority, tasks and responsibility to appropriate persons in order to maximize organisation and employee effectiveness.
• Facilitate a culture that is supportive of talent management and the initiation of required implementations to hone pharmacy talent.
• Facilitate effective change and conflict management.
• Ensure professional conduct and appearance of staff.
• Develop talented Pharmacy leaders and high performers.
• Provide learner ships and training programmes for intern pharmacists and registered assistants.
• Promote staff wellbeing.
• 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.
• Maintain customer intimacy through building relationships with doctors, nursing staff, suppliers and building patient loyalty.
• Build strategic inter-departmental relationships to help achieve business goals at Exco and departmental level within the hospitals.
• Foster an effective working relationship with service providers.

SKILLS PROFILE
EDUCATION
Essential

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

Preferred

• A relevant management qualification.

WORK EXPERIENCE
Essential

• Minimum 1 year experience in the management of a Private Hospital Pharmacy would be advantageous.

KNOWLEDGE
Essential

• Advanced level of Computer literacy.
• Sound financial knowledge and the ability to interpret financial data.
• Sound knowledge of Private Hospital Pharmacy business operations.

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Inherent Requirements

• A relevant nursing qualification (Diploma in General Nursing/ B Cur Degree) or equivalent NQF 7 qualification. Certified qualification in the specialist discipline is essential. Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse. Compliance with the SANC code for a Registered Nurse and all applicable health care legislations. A relevant management qualification will be advantageous an intermediate level of Computer proficiency.
• 3 or more years of experience in a private hospital setting
• Experience in clinical leadership
• Sound financial knowledge and the ability to interpret financial data

Key work output and accountabilities

• Manage acuities and skill mix in such a way as to ensure cost effective quality care
• Manage all costs emanating from the department
• Ensure correct billing, stock management and purchasing
• Facilitate timeous and accurate compilation of files
• Identify quality improvement opportunities and ensure appropriate strategy and Quality Improvement initiatives are developed and measured

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Role Summary:

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

KEY WORK OUTPUT AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

CONSISTANCY OF CARE

Patient care

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

TRANSFORMATION OF OUR SOCIETY

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

DISRUPTIVE INNOVATION ​

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

SKILLS PROFILE

• 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 in the highly specialised field of the intensive care nursing

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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 SOCIET

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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Job Profile Summary:

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

KEY WORK OUTPUT AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

CONSISTENCY OF CARE

Patient care

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

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

SKILLS PROFILE

EDUCATION

Essential

• Registered as a Professional Nurse with the South African Nursing Council
• Post basic Qualification

KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• 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

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.
   

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KEY WORK OUTPUT AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

CONSISTENCY OF CARE
Financial Management

• Manage acuities and skill mix in such a way as to ensure cost effective quality care.
• Manage all costs emanating from the department
• Ensure correct billing, stock management and purchasing
• Facilitate timeous and accurate compilation of files
• Governance and quality management
• Identify quality improvement opportunities and ensure appropriate strategy and Quality Improvement initiatives are developed and measured

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

• Ensure the unit is providing safe, cost-effective quality patient care in line with the Clinical Governance strategy and evidence based practice
• Evaluate the patient’s journey through patient experience and stakeholder input
• Evaluate nursing quality indicators and clinical outcomes
• Communicate effectively with patients regarding their care
• Promote health and wellbeing of patients and staff
• Ensure the principles of infection prevention and all standard precautions are adhered to
• Implementing group quality initiatives

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.
• Co-operate with Netcare Education Division to ensure appropriate nursing training for the delivery of quality care
• Facilitate a culture that is supportive of talent management and the initiation of required implementations to hone nursing talent
• Monitor staff attendance and/or absenteeism and ensure action is taken accordingly
• Enforce staff dress code within and on leaving the Hospital
• Facilitate effective change and conflict management
• Orientation of new staff and students
• Facilitate staff development both personal and professional
• Coaching and mentoring of staff
• Ensure professional conduct and appearance of staff
• Promote staff wellbeing

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
• Maintain customer intimacy through building relationships with doctors, nursing staff, suppliers and building patient loyalty
• Build strategic inter-departmental relationships to help achieve business goals at Exco and departmental level within the hospitals
• Foster an effective working relationship with service providers
• Foster an effective working relationship with Public liability

SKILLS PROFILE

EDUCATION

Essential

• A relevant nursing qualification (Diploma in General Nursing/ B Cur Degree) or equivalent NQF 7 qualification
• Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse
• Compliance with the SANC code for a Registered Nurse and all applicable health care legislations

Preferred

• A relevant management qualification

WORK EXPERIENCE

Essential

• An intermediate level of Computer proficiency

Preferred

• 2 or more years’ experience in a private hospital setting
• Experience in clinical leadership

KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• Sound financial knowledge and the ability to interpret financial data
   

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KEY WORK OUTPUT AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
CONSISTENCY OF CARE 
Stock control management

• Collaborate with the Pharmacists to ensure that clinical stock policies and guidelines are followed and adhered to as per the Good Pharmacy Practice.
• Eliminate slow and excess stock by constant communication with doctors, nursing staff and pharmacy teams.
• Review and control consumable costs throughout the hospital.
• Collaborate with the Billings Manager to manage the discharge and not yet billed (DNYB) requirements on invoices. 
• Conduct training on stock management modules within the hospital.
• Manage stock Key performance indicators (KPI’s), which includes but is not limited to:
• Order frequency
• Losses-pharmacy, theatre and ward
• Stock days and
• Quality of stock
• Green procurement
• Consignment stock.
• Actively addresses stock challenges that affect the team and department including the implementation of theft prevention measures.
• Stock take
• Coordinate, execute and manage all Netcare Rotational and full stock counts
• Manage entire stock take process as and when delegated by the Pharmacy Manager
• Continuous improvement
• Identify opportunities to simplify, improve or redesign stock procedures and submit reports with recommendations in this regard to management.
• Assume accountability for pharmacy improvement projects in collaboration with the Pharmacy manager. 
• System maintenance
• Ensure that stock information on the system is updated and maintained regularly, this includes maintaining the integrity of the data on the SAP system.
• Risk, compliance and reporting
• Adhere to pharmacy standard operating procedures to ensure compliant, improved controls and sound processes. 
• Ensure full compliance to statutory regulations, policies, procedures, best practice, professional standards as well as the Netcare strategy.
• Manage the communication of stock policies internally and to external stakeholders.
• Assist the Pharmacy Manager with the management and audit compliance of the Netcare stock system policies and procedures. This includes all retail, ethical, surgical and third party stock.
• Monitor and manage the procurement standardisation policy and communicate this to doctors and nursing staff.
• Ensure correct CSA requirements are implemented as per company protocol.
• Analyse all key performance indicator (KPI) reports and track changes
• Ensure that the stock management extra care program tasks is adhered to and signed off 
• Administration management
• Assume responsibility for all daily and monthly administration duties including but not limited to:
• -Stock management reports
• -Leave rosters for the stock employees
• -Kronos for all stock employees
• -Hands-on administration for stock employees.
• Manage the cost per event (CPE) impact per patient.
• Conduct and capture the employee performance development meeting information (EPD’s) for Stock Controllers, Stock Clerks and Stock Learners.
• Manage all aspects of green procurement throughout the hospital.
• Assist with any ad hoc duties assigned by the Pharmacy Manager.
• Ensure that general office administration is attended to, to ensure job efficiency including but not limited to filing, printing, faxing and other general administration queries. 
• Handle all routine administration queries and work requests that may not be included in this role profile and resolves these efficiently and effectively within the required turnaround times.
• Monthly shift rosters for the stock employees
• Netcare formulary management, implementation and rollout
• Management of CKS Error Log
• Coordination, implementation, rollout and maintenance of BOM’s
• Ensure Mobit and Mobil errors are resolved timeously
• Managing Open Purchase Orders report
• Management of stock in the various storage locations
• Management of back orders
• Stock coordinator to take on theatre stock controller duties in the absence of a theatre stock controller
• Stock Coordinator to manage stock control functions in the Theatre
• Stock Coordinator to manage stock control functions in the Pharmacy
• Perform Hospital Stores duties as and when required
• Perform internal Orderwise, OrderCo and stores orders and requisitions
• Manage stock days in all storage locations
• Assist with formulary and standardisations                                                                  

TRANSFORMATION OF OUR SOCIETY

• Active involvement in own professional development to maintain a satisfactory level of skill and knowledge.
• Actively participate as a member of a team to achieve goals and does not function independently.
• Work effectively and co-operatively with others to establish and maintain good working relationships that are mutually beneficial.
• Establish and service relationships with all internal and external stakeholders, including management and colleagues to improve service delivery.
• Demonstrate personal commitment to internal and external stakeholders by fulfilling responsibilities, involving others, gaining support for ideas generated and removing obstacles to team accomplishments.
• Establish and consolidate good interpersonal relationships by listening to others and objectively considering their ideas and opinions even when they conflict with their own ideas.
• Encourage good performance by establishing clear links between performance measures and business objectives and provides timely and constructive performance feedback against requirements.
• Address poor performance by taking corrective action and/or by following poor performance management procedures.
• Encourage learning by freely sharing information and best practices with others and by actively striving to empower employees through constant up-skilling and enablement.
• Coach and mentor others by providing instruction, positive models and opportunities to observe.
• Actively provide leadership and participate as a member of a team, recognising the importance of embracing differences to achieve organisational goals and the Netcare strategy.
• Create an environment which stimulates the morale and productivity of employees and drives employee engagement. 
• Create and maintain a positive environment where the differences of others are recognised, understood, and valued, so that all can reach their full potential and maximise their contributions.
• Supervising and managing the ward stock clerks/controllers
• Coordinate and manage the hospital stores department

SKILLS PROFILE

EDUCATION

Essential 

• Grade 12 or equivalent NQF 4 certificate.
• Basic stores and stock control certificate (BSSC).
• Principles of production and inventory management (PPIM).

Preferred

• Qualification in Logistics at an NQF level 5. 
• SAP Knowledge advantageous
• Basic stores and stock control certificate (BSSC).
• Principles of production and inventory management (PPIM).

WORK EXPERIENCE
Essential

• Previous experience in stock management. 

KNOWLEDGE
Preferred

• An intermediate to advanced level of Computer Literacy and proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Ability to work as a member of the team, to not function independently bur to form synergistic partnerships with other divisions.
• Superior interpersonal skills (developing and maintaining positive relationships; communicating clearly and effectively with people at all levels with verbal and nonverbal communication; working with others to identify, define and solve problems).
• Demonstrates excellent organisational skills: organised and structured.
• Multi-tasking ability and the ability to handle stressful situations and difficult stakeholders (internal and external) appropriately.
• Demonstrates genuine care and concern for the person, demonstrating empathy and an ability to understand the situation from a person centred Health and care perspective.
• Previous supervisory skills is advantageous
• Previous stock controller experience is advantageous
• Knowledge and working experience of the pharmaceutical stock control system.
   

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ROLE SUMMARY

• The Registered Midwife will render and promote cost effective, safe quality patient care in accordance with hospital standards and policies with a specific focus on the total management of patients during the delivery process from admission to the maternity ward to discharge from the hospital, including anti-natal care.
• 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.

Inherent Requirements: 

• Grade 12 (matric) or related NQF level 4 qualification
• A recognised Degree or Diploma in Midwifery with current Registration with SANC in this discipline.
• Advanced Midwifery/ Midwife Specialist qualification
• 1-2 years experience as a Midwife in a Maternity/ Labour ward.

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Role Summary:

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

KEY WORK OUTPUT AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

CONSISTANCY OF CARE

Patient care

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

TRANSFORMATION OF OUR SOCIETY

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

DISRUPTIVE INNOVATION ​

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

SKILLS PROFILE

• 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 in the highly specialised field of the intensive care nursing

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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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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 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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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 SOCIET

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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KEY WORK OUTPUT AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE

Project functions

• Consulting and project management skills
• The ability to utilize the required project methodologies in alliance with the business requirements identified.
• The skill set required should include the following core principles:
• Evaluation
• Analysis
• Design
• Development
• Implementation
• Monitoring
• Communication
• Time management
• A clear and concise understanding of the Netcare business environment (across all divisions) and strategic requirements is essential.
• Works independently or part of the Project Team, together with business users at all level  to define project concept, objectives and approach
• Document requirements using interviews, document analysis, requirements workshops, site visits, business process descriptions, business analysis.
• Attend project meetings and co-ordinate interaction and communication among IT and business personnel (including senior business management), identify and co-ordinate assignment of internal resources and external contractors to meet project requirements

External and Internal Customer Support

• Provision of customer support applies to various applications, with multiple business processes and varying business models.
• Identify and maximize opportunities to use information and technology to improve product, service and standardise business processes across the Netcare Group. 
• Review, analyse and create detailed documentation of business system and user needs
• Consult with IT and business resources to determine business, functional and technical requirements and develop requirement specifications as well as establish the technical vision and analyse trade-offs between usability and performance needs.
• Coordinate the development of approved business and functional specifications
• Define, develop and perform or co-ordinate end user testing
• Co-ordinate business sign-off for any developments and/or system changes
• Ensure continuing operational quality by auctioning and documenting bug fixes and enhancements
• Serve as the conduit between the customers at business unit level and the software development team through which requirements flow.
• Interpret customer business needs and translate into application and operational requirements.
• Maintain SLA’s with regards helpdesk.

Training

• Proactively assist with the identification of training and development requirements in conjunction with relevant business units.
• Provide documentation to training department and train the trainer.

Leadership and Development

• Training and up skilling of business staff members (business process training, system training and controls training). 
• Training and mentoring of junior IT staff members.

Personal and professional development

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

SKILLS PROFILE

EDUCATION

Required

• Currently studying towards a SAP qualification

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• A minimum of 5-7 years business experience within the specific functional business area and/or
• A minimum of 4 years detailed relevant application experience.
• An advanced level of understanding of the complexity of sigma logs

KNOWLEDGE

Required

• Business and/or system functional business knowledge
   

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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.