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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Role summary
- An Admissions Co-ordinator is responsible for pre-admissions, admissions as well as communicating with various members of staff to ensure a professional admission.
Key work output and accountabilities
- Patient Admissions
- Arranging pre-admission of all patients, ensuring patients are aware of requirements prior to admission
- Liaising with therapeutic units and referring professionals regarding bookings of all admissions
- Managing patient booking system, liaising with nursing and other units regarding bookings
- Admission of all patients to the clinic, including all paper work and where needed, legal requirements
- Obtaining preauthorisation’s for all admissions, liaising with case managers regarding patient benefits and limits
- Dealing with all walk-in, unscheduled admissions
- Following up on all after hours admission
- Maintaining a record book of all admission
- Assist with all admission enquiries, internal and external
- Orientation of new patients to the layout of the clinic, rules of the clinic and daily routine
- Constantly strive to increase patient flow through pre-admissions department
- Liaise directly with wards with regards to problematic admissions, and give feedback to staff
- Escorting patients to the wards
- Providing information about the financial aspects of hospitalisation
- Maintaining statistical admission data and communicating same to management
Skills profile
Education
Work experience
- 1-2 years’ experience in a similar role
- Previous Admissions experience an added advantage
Knowledge
- Excellent written and oral communication skills,
Consulting
- Consulting with doctors on a regular basis to ensure that the service standard is maintained
- Consulting with Management and HOD’s to ensure that the service standard is maintained
Reporting
- Collect manual daily stats from the pre-admission clerks on a regular basis to add to excel spreadsheet
- Compiling of monthly stats
- To work through bed bookings list on a regular basis to identify patients that have not been pre-admitted,
- and produce stats on a monthly basis
- Submit monthly reports to the financial manager and Nursing services manager on all Pre-admissions stats
Administration
- Preparation of admin file for case management
- Maintaining a record book of all admission
- Collection of all initial private fees
- Managing patient booking system, liaising with nursing and other units regarding bookings
- Managing waiting list
General Tasks
- Dealing with queries from customers
- Dealing with complaints and compliments
- Switchboard relief
- Handling cash if required
- Filing of documentation
- General reception administration and related duties as required
- Excellent organisational skills
- Must be able to function well within a team
- Fully computer literate
- An understanding of confidentiality issues and the use of discretion
KPA’s
- Professional Administering of patients
- Liaison with various members of staff
- Administration of bookings
- Record keeping and reporting thereof
- Collection of fees
- Assisting with queries both internal and external
- Orientation of new patients
Non Managerial/ Specialist Skills
Customer Focus and Service Delivery
- The capacity to identify and respond to the needs of *internal and external customers.
- *Internal and external customers include patients, doctors, colleagues, suppliers, visitors, vendors and any other person that requires a relationship
Continuous Improvement
- The capacity to improve systems and processes to facilitate continuous improvement.
Personal Work Ethic
- Capacity to instil an ethic of quality and consistency in self and others.
Building Relationships
- Capacity to establish constructive and effective relationships.
Communication
- The capacity to clearly present information, either written or verbal.
Teamwork
- Capacity to cooperate with others to work towards a common goal.
Technical Knowledge
- The capacity to perform a technical function to required standards.
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Role summary
- The incumbent will be responsible for the administration of the nursing department and will also be responsible for assisting with improved quality nursing care by ensuring compliance to professional and ethical practice, Nursing act, 2005 (Act no.33 of 2005), all Healthcare legislation, Basic Conditions of employment, Policies and Procedures and Core standards.
- The incumbent will be responsible for assisting with monitoring and ensuring that nursing care and service delivery is implemented and practiced within a multi-disciplinary quality assurance team.
Key work output and accountabilities
- Reception, Bookings and Payments
- Open patient file on ME+
- Allocate incoming patients as per triage policy
- Fulfil the reception function for nurses station, i.e. answering calls, taking messages, monitoring access
- Make insurance bookings / appointments
- Load insurance
- Fax invoice & insurance to MBCH
- Receive proof of payment
- Provide patients health care education sheets
- Be willing to listen, help and take action of all customer complaints
- Stock Control
- Monitor and order stationary required
- Order Waste man stock
- Participate in stock takes and assist with inventory
- Assist in cycle count as per schedule
- Assist in stock management as requested by Charge Nurse
- Order Ampath stock
Skills profile
Education
- Grade 12 or equivalent NQF Level 4 Qualification
- Enrolled with the South African Nursing Council
Work experience
- 2-3 years’ experience in a secretarial or Administration position
- Computer literate
- Knowledge of SAP is advantageous
Knowledge
- Ability to work well under pressure and to maintain effectiveness during changing conditions
- Ability to work effectively and co-operatively with others by establishing and maintaining good working relationships
- Excellent planning, organising and control / follow-up skills are essential
- Must be customer care oriented
- Must be able to use initiative
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Role summary
Reference EN Medical 10/23
- The Enrolled Nurse is responsible for direct and/or indirect nursing care of a patient or group of patients and will function under the direct and/or indirect supervision of the Registered Nurse.
- The incumbent is held accountable for his/her own acts and omissions.
- Nursing activities form part of a nursing regime that is planned and initiated by the Registered Nurse. The Enrolled Nurse will be responsible for the assessment, care and meeting of patient needs and will also be responsible for the development, implementation and evaluation of appropriate programmes of care to ensuring high quality patient care.
Key work output and accountabilities
- Ensure that all documentation is maintained timeously and accurately, reflecting patient care.
- Ensure all stock is charged appropriately.
- Assist with file compilation.
- Maintain a therapeutic, clean and safe environment that is free from medico-legal hazards.
- Adhere to Netcare medical waste management principles and all other waste management principles.
- Maintain a safe working environment in accordance with the Machinery and Occupational Safety Act.
- Report potential/actual risks identified.
- Ensure all stock is well controlled.
- Responsible for ensuring correct use, cleaning and storage of equipment.
- Report equipment needing repair or replacement to sister-in-charge.
- Maintain professional conduct and standards at all times in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
- Acts in a supervisory capacity over ENA’s.
- Practice patient care according to his/her Scope of Practice and assume total responsibility for these activities.
Skills profile
Education
- Grade 12 / Matric
- 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.
Work experience
- Relevant experience in the nursing discipline would be an advantage.
- Previous experience in a private hospital environment would be advantages.
- Knowledge
- Good general knowledge and understanding of legislation pertaining to the specific business environment
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Role summary
Reference: EN-ED 10/23
- The Enrolled Nurse is responsible for direct and/or indirect nursing care of a patient or group of patients and will function under the direct and/or indirect supervision of the Registered Nurse.
- The incumbent is held accountable for his/her own acts and omissions.
- Nursing activities form part of a nursing regime that is planned and initiated by the Registered Nurse. The Enrolled Nurse will be responsible for the assessment, care and meeting of patient needs and will also be responsible for the development, implementation and evaluation of appropriate programmes of care to ensuring high quality patient care.
Key work output and accountabilities
- Ensure that all documentation is maintained timeously and accurately, reflecting patient care.
- Ensure all stock is charged appropriately.
- Assist with file compilation.
- Maintain a therapeutic, clean and safe environment that is free from medico-legal hazards.
- Adhere to Netcare medical waste management principles and all other waste management principles.
- Maintain a safe working environment in accordance with the Machinery and Occupational Safety Act.
- Report potential/actual risks identified.
- Ensure all stock is well controlled.
- Responsible for ensuring correct use, cleaning and storage of equipment.
- Report equipment needing repair or replacement to sister-in-charge.
- Maintain professional conduct and standards at all times in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
- Acts in a supervisory capacity over ENA’s.
- Practice patient care according to his/her Scope of Practice and assume total responsibility for these activities.
Skills profile
Education
- A grade 12 or equivalent NQF level 4 qualification
- 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.
- Work experience
- Relevant experience in the nursing discipline would be an advantage.
Knowledge
- Good general knowledge and understanding of legislation pertaining to the specific business environment
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Role summary
Reference: ENA GW 11/23
- 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, his possessions, documentation and the control and economical use of stock and equipment in the ward.
Key work output and accountabilities
- 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.
- 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
Education
- A grade 12 or equivalent NQF level 4 qualification.
- Registration with the South African Nursing Council as an Enrolled Nurse Auxiliary or equivalent NQF
- level 3 qualification.
- Compliance with the SANC code for an Enrolled Nursing Auxiliary and all applicable Health Care Legislations.
Work experience
- Relevant experience in the nursing discipline.
Knowledge
- Good general knowledge and understanding of legislation pertaining to the specific business environment
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Role summary
Reference: TSMTB2811
- The Technical Manager is responsible to effectively manage all technical and related services at the hospitals including risks related to infrastructure and assets, all plant and equipment (both clinical and non-clinical.
Key work output and accountabilities
- Management of all hospital facilities, clinical infrastructure and assets.
- Management of all staff in the Technical Department.
- Ensure proper planning of resources in accordance with ISO 55000 principles.
- Ensure the correct skills are provided for the specific job.
- Training of nursing, pharmacy, admin and management staff on technical related issues.
- Management of technical related purchasing and expenditure.
- Management of contractor’s performance.
- Implementation of Group policy and procedures to manage and maintain the hospital facilities and assets.
- Enforcement of Group policies and procedures to staff members as well as contractors to ensure the mitigation of all risks.
- Ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and other related legislation.
- Ensure quality and safety assurance during and after completion of contracts as the safety custodian.
- Responsible for project management and engineering services of all small building projects at site.
- Responsible for the financial performance and budget of the Technical Department.
- Custodian of the asset management database on the CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management System) ensuring reliability and validity of all data.
- Management of the maintenance management system, ensuring that all equipment risks are managed and that all repairs and maintenance is conducted, as and when required.
- Interact in a professional manner with colleagues, staff and clients.
- Prepare monthly reports and adhoc reports as requested – reports on staff, contractors, facilities and assets of the hospital.
- Attend Hospital, Regional and National meetings as well as inter‐departmental interaction with a focus on nursing, health and safety and infection control.
- Ensure professional technical conduct at all times.
Skills profile
Education
Essential:
- A relevant 4 year Bachelor's Degree/ B Tech Degree qualification equivalent to a NQF level 7 in the fields of Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
- Work experience
- >1 Years post-graduate patient care experience in an operational environment would be beneficial
- A minimum of five (5) years applicable technical and managerial experience.
- Experience in Asset Management and Financial Management.
- Experience in both the electrical and mechanical engineering in the hospital and hospitality industry would be advantageous.
- Previous experience in project management.
- Any hospital or hospitality experience will be an added advantage
Knowledge
- Good general knowledge and understanding of legislation pertaining to the specific business environment
- Intermediate computer literacy in MS Office.
- Conversant with the principles of maintenance and asset management aspects.
- Understanding of energy and water management.
- Project management is preferred.
- Knowledge of building regulations will be advantageous
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ROLE SUMMARY
- Applies preparatory materials, paints, and stains to surfaces of walls, ceilings, equipment, and furniture.
KEY WORK OUTPUT AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Maintaining the interior and exterior painted surfaces of the facility and associated plant and equipment
- Correct preparation of surfaces for painting
- Correct application of surface treatments and coatings on relevant facility and equipment surfaces
- Supervised minor structural changes in and around the facility, including the moving of doctor’s rooms and associated equipment and furniture, assisting with erecting and preparing of walls, dry walls and other partitioning
- Maintenance, treating, and painting of carports, parking areas, peripheral fencing and roofing structures in general
SKILLS PROFILE
EDUCATION
- Matric
- Basic skills with all tools found in the facility
- Formal painting training preferable
- Basic skills with general tools
- Must be physically fit to perform work safely at high elevation
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Must be physically fit to perform work safely at high elevation
KNOWLEDGE
- Basic training in painting
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Job Summary
- The incumbent will be responsible for direct and/or indirect nursing care of a patient or group of patients. The Registered Nurse is responsible for assessing, planning, executing and supervising the implementation of care to meet patient needs.
- The Registered Nurse is a role model in the delivery of evidence based care.
- The registered Nurse will actively participate in Clinical Governance. Key work output and accountabilities
Patient Care
- Practices patient care according to his/her Scope of Practice and assumes total responsibility for these activities
- Ensure that all patients have an appropriate nursing care plan and are preparation procedures
- Contributes to the holistic care of patients
- Effective Risk prevention and management
- Participate in Theatre quality improvement programme
- Effective pre and post-operative communication with patients
- The promotion of health and wellbeing
- Practices the principles of infection prevention and all Standard precautions
- Promotes and maintains good public relations with patients, relatives and visitors
- Executes all procedures according to hospital standards
- Refer all complaints from patients and doctors to Theatre Manager
- Carries out all departmental duties as assigned by Supervisors
- Provides and supervises the delivery of evidence based nursing care
- Communicate and assist the surgical team during the procedure.
- Administer and store medication in accordance with the Netcare policy.
- Personal and professional development
- Assumes responsibility for own personal and professional development
- Assumes responsibility for maintaining competence in CPR
- Projects a positive professional image
- Promotes and maintains good working and interpersonal relationships with management, colleagues and doctors
- Keeps up to date with Netcare’s evolving policies and procedures
- Mentoring and supervision of junior healthcare providers and support staff
- Facilitation of a learning environment
- Keep abreast of current research in their discipline
Education
- A relevant nursing qualification (Diploma in General Nursing or Bachelor of Nursing Degree)
- 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 legislation
- Capacity to implement and maintain standards of health practice required from all accredited bodies and appropriate health legislation
Work experience
- Scrub and/or Anaesthetic experience essential
- Relevant experience and technical skill to meet the critical outputs
- Exposure in all those disciplines is Essential
Knowledge
- Knowledge of applied anatomy as it relates to various surgical procedures
- Technical knowledge relating to surgical instruments, supplies and equipment
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Role summary
Reference: ENA-ED 10/23
- 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, his possessions, documentation and the control and economical use of stock and equipment in the ward.
Key work output and accountabilities
- 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.
- 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.
Education
- A grade 12 or equivalent NQF level 4 qualification.
- Registration with the South African Nursing Council as an Enrolled Nurse Auxiliary or equivalent NQF level 3 qualification.
- Compliance with the SANC code for an Enrolled Nursing Auxiliary and all applicable Health Care Legislations.
Work experience
- Relevant experience in the nursing discipline.
- Trauma experience advantageous
Knowledge
- Good general knowledge and understanding of legislation pertaining to the specific business environment
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Role summary
- The Clinical Nurse is a professional who remains responsible for the assessment, planning and implementation of individualised and holistic 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
- Serve as a clinical resource in assisting personnel to assess, plan, implement and evaluate 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 procedures of MPH, 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 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 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.
Skills profile
Education
- Registered as a Professional Nurse with the South African Nursing Council or equivalent NQF level 7 qualification
Work experience
- Relevant experience in PICU/ ICU/ High Care
- 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
- 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 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
- 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
- Capacity to implement and maintain standards of health practice required from all accredited bodies and appropriate health legislation
Knowledge
- 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 Clinical Nurse is a professional who remains responsible for the assessment, planning and implementation of individualised and holistic 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
- Serve as a clinical resource in assisting personnel to assess, plan, implement and evaluate 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 procedures of MPH, 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 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 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.
Skills profile
Education
- Registered as a Professional Nurse with the South African Nursing Council or equivalent NQF level 7 qualification
Work experience
- Relevant experience in a Medical Ward
- 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 t 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
- 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 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
- 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
- Capacity to implement and maintain standards of health practice required from all accredited bodies and appropriate health legislation
Knowledge
- 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 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 also responsible for and 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 is responsible for the assessment, care and needs of patients; and for the development, implementation and evaluation of appropriate programmes of care, ensuring the delivery of high quality care to patients.
Key work output and accountabilities
- 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 and managed.
- Responsible for ensuring correct use, cleaning and storage of equipment.
- Report equipment needing repair or replacement to the Sister-In-Charge.
- Maintain a professional conduct and standards at all times in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.
- Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
Skills profile
Education
- Grade 12 or equivalent NQF 4 certificate.
- Registration with the South African Nursing Council as an Enrolled Nurse or equivalent NQF level 4 qualification.
- Compliance with the SANC code for an Enrolled Nursing and all applicable Health Care Legislations.
Work experience
- Previous experience in hospital/clinic environment would be desirable.
- Knowledge of Medical Schemes advantageous.
- Computer literacy.
Knowledge
- Thorough knowledge of general / primary care nursing theory and practice.
- Extensive knowledge of modern nursing care principles and practices in the highly specialised field of the intensive care nursing.
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.
- Participate in clinic’s quality improvement programme.
- 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 given standards as per the scope of practice.
- Report all complaints from patients and doctors to the Theatre Unit Manager.
- Report all incidents and near misses to the Theatre Unit Manager.
- Carry out all departmental duties as assigned by the Registered Nurse / Theatre Unit Manager.
- Ensure that patient valuables are locked away.
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Role summary
- To enhance operational efficiencies, client liaison and retention, service delivery and quality management within the Organisation.
Key work output and accountabilities
- Compile 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 for filling.
- 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 assurance to maintain work standards, integrity of data reporting.
- Respond to any emergency if requested and administer Advanced Life Support treatment to any patient requiring as per the HPCSA protocols and regulations.
- Log all calls with the Netcare 911 Call Centre and obtain a Case Number for every attended case.
- 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.
- Required to 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.
Skills profile
Education
- Current registration with the HPCSA: Professional Board of Emergency Care Personnel as an Emergency Care Practitioner (BTech, BEMC,BHSc)
- An education or qualification in business management would be beneficial
- Current registration in ACLS, PALS and ATLS would be beneficial
- Must have a valid PDP for passengers and a valid code 10 driver’s licence.
- Grade 12 / Matric
- Required to adhere to all company policies and procedures applicable to your job, failing which disciplinary action may be instituted against you.
- 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 Gopal, 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 that all rechargeable equipment is kept serviceable.
- Maintain rechargeable batteries.
- Update contents check lists accordingly.
- Ensure accurate record keeping for all drugs used and in your possession.
- 100% Compliance with Compensation for Occupational Injuries& Diseases Act requirements.
- Ensure compliance 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 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 it safe according to the regulations in 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 call if possible.
- 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.
Work experience
- 4 Years post- graduate patient care experience in an operational environment would be beneficial.
- Relevant computer proficiency would be beneficial (Microsoft Office).
Knowledge
- Good general knowledge and understanding of legislation pertaining to the specific business environment of Netcare 911.
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Role summary
Please quote the following reference number in the subject line of your email: RNSW4 27/11/2023
- The Clinical Nurse is a professional who remains responsible for the assessment, planning and implementation of individualised and holistic 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
- Serve as a clinical resource in assisting personnel to assess, plan, implement and evaluate 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 procedures of MPH, 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 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 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.
Skills profile
Education
- Grade 12 or an equivalent NQF Level 4 Qualification.
- Registered as a Professional Nurse with the South African Nursing Council or equivalent NQF level 7 qualification.
Work experience
- Experience in the relevant field of nursing advantage.
- Flexible in working hours / shift work.
- The ability to communicate well at all levels.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- The ability to work well under pressure and to maintain effectiveness during changing conditions.
- The ability to develop using collaborative relationships to help accomplish work goals.
- The ability to actively participate as a member of a team to achieve goals.
- The ability to identify and understand issues, problems and opportunities in order to take appropriate action.
- The ability to plan and organise work for self and others to ensure efficient completion.
- The ability to produce work of a high quality standard by accurately checking processes and tasks.
- The ability to maintain stable performance under pressure by handling stress in an acceptable manner.
Knowledge
- 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
- Provide quality patient care aligned to the scope of practice. Represent Netcare 911 as a true brand ambassador by upholding the Netcare values of care, dignity, truth, participation and passion. Promote improved operational performance and patient experience through quality delivery of services and patient interaction, by subscribing to the highest level of integrity and professionalism
Key work output and accountabilities
- Patient assessment, management and customer care
- Ongoing customer satisfaction
- Accurate administration and record keeping
- Quality assurance to maintain work standards and integrity of data reporting
- Effective control of vehicles and equipment
- Compliance to Health and Safety Regulations
- Adherence to HPCSA protocols and CPD Compliance
- Compliance with company policies and standard operating procedures
- Stakeholder management
- Self-Management and development
- Managing work: Managing one’s time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently
- Building Customer Loyalty: Effectively meeting customer needs, building productive customer relationships, taking responsibility for customer satisfaction and loyalty
- Adaptability: Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment.
- Quality Orientation: Originating action to improve existing work processes and conditions for improved quality of outputs
Skills profile
Education
- Grade 12 / Matric
- Current registration with the Professional Board of Emergency Care at the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as BAA
- Must have a valid PDP for passengers and a valid code 10 driver’s licence.
Work experience
- 1 Years post-graduate patient care experience in an operational environment would be beneficial
Knowledge
- Good general knowledge and understanding of legislation pertaining to the specific business environment of Netcare 911.
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Role summary
- Provide quality patient care aligned to the scope of practice. Represent Netcare 911 as a true brand ambassador by upholding the Netcare values of care, dignity, truth, participation and passion. Promote improved operational performance and patient experience through quality delivery of services and patient interaction, by subscribing to the highest level of integrity and professionalism
Key work output and accountabilities
- Patient assessment, management and customer care
- Ongoing customer satisfaction
- Accurate administration and record keeping
- Quality assurance to maintain work standards and integrity of data reporting
- Effective control of vehicles and equipment
- Compliance to Health and Safety Regulations
- Adherence to HPCSA protocols and CPD Compliance
- Compliance with company policies and standard operating procedures
- Stakeholder management
- Self-Management and development
- Managing work: Managing one’s time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently
- Building Customer Loyalty: Effectively meeting customer needs, building productive customer relationships, taking responsibility for customer satisfaction and loyalty
- Adaptability: Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment.
- Quality Orientation: Originating action to improve existing work processes and conditions for improved quality of outputs
Skills profile
Education
- Grade 12 / Matric
- Current registration with the Professional Board of Emergency Care at the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as BAA
- Must have a valid PDP for passengers and a valid code 10 driver’s licence.
Work experience
- 1 Years post-graduate patient care experience in an operational environment would be beneficial
Knowledge
- Good general knowledge and understanding of legislation pertaining to the specific business environment of Netcare 911.
Method of Application
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