Organisation/ Department: Medicross Vacancies ZA Vacancy/ Position: Registered Nurse (RN) – General Ward Eligibility: required qualification Salary/ Compensation: R 249,000.00 Per Year Location: Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape |
Duties & Responsibilities
To Audit of health records to ensure compliance
Ensure all stock is well controlled and managed, charged and credited appropriately
Keep abreast of current research in the discipline
Practice patient care according to the scope of practise and assumes total responsibility for these activities
Attend handover of report at shift commencement
Communicate effectively with patients/relatives regarding their care
Provide and deliver evidence based nursing care
Effective risk prevention and management
Maintain a therapeutic, clean and safe environment that is free from medico-legal hazards
Adhere to the Netcare Resuscitation and Reanimation policy
Adhere to Netcare medical waste management principles and all other waste management principles
Maintain a safe working environment in accordance with the Machinery and Occupational Safety Act
Report and act upon potential/actual risks identified
Responsible for ensuring correct use, cleaning and storage of equipment, reporting faulty equipment
Work effectively and co-operatively with others to establish and maintain good working relationships that
are mutually beneficial
Create and maintain a positive environment where the differences of others are recognized, understood,
and valued, so that all can reach their full potential and maximize their contributions
Develop collaborative relationships to help accomplish work goal
Keep up to date with Netcare’s evolving policies and procedures
Assumes responsibility for own personal and professional development
Participate in unit quality improvement program
Perform other duties requested by unit manager
Desired Experience & Qualification
Must have the necessary nursing qualifications
Currently registered with the South African Nursing Council
Matric Certificate or an equivalent qualification
WORK EXPERIENCE
Capacity to implement and maintain standards of health practice required from all accredited bodies and
appropriate health legislation
Cardiac, Cardiothoracic and Medical experience will be advantageous
Must be prepared to be flexible in working hours / shift work.
The ability to actively participate as a member of a team to achieve goals.
KNOWLEDGE
Thorough knowledge of general / specialized nursing theory and practice
Extensive knowledge of modern nursing care principles and practices in the highly specialised field.