Registered Nurse | Wards General, Benoni

Function Nursing Facility Position Registered Nurse | Wards General Introduction

A vacancy exists for a Registered Nurse in the Wards General, based at Life The Glynnwood, reporting to Satish Sodimalla, Unit Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the effective delivery of quality patient care.

Critical Outputs

Ensure professional, ethical practice in the unit

Provide and supervise nursing care in accordance with legislation that directly and indirectly governs nursing practice Provide and supervise nursing care in accordance with ethical codes that directly and indirectly guide nursing practices Accept accountability and responsibility for own professional actions

Ensure the provision of competent, clinical nursing care in the unit

Use the scientific process of nursing to initiate and manage comprehensive nursing care plans that will ensure quality nursing care Coordinate and supervise nursing activities of members of the healthcare team who provide basic care

Customer Satisfaction: Enhance patient satisfaction

Utilise available management tools and strategies to enhance patient experience through continuing quality improvement initiatives CFS and Qe Assist in the management of patient complaints

Build professional relationships with the members of the multi-disciplinary team

Cooperate fully with the members of the multi-disciplinary team and independently delivering nursing care Assist in the management of complaints from members of the multi-disciplinary team

Safe Environment: Assist in maintaining an environment which is both emotionally and physically safe

Utilise available management tools and participate in pro active management strategies to ensure an emotionally and physically safe patient environment SHEQ and infection control

Business Efficiency: Contribute to business efficiency through cost effective patient care, interdepartmental cooperation and economic use of all resources

Utilise and supervise adherence to interdepartmental requirements with regard to stock management, case management and billing

Coaching and mentor staff

Assist in the performance management of the unit staff Assist in staff development through the provision of appropriate on the job in-service education Participate in staff recognition and reward management strategies Requirements General Nursing Degree / Diploma Registration with SANC Diploma in speciality if applicable Relevant experience and technical skill to meet the critical outputs Understanding of the private healthcare industry, its challenges and role players would be an advantage Computer proficiency would be an advantage Competencies Problem-solving, analysis and judgement Attention to detail Resilience Engaging diversity Verbal & written communication skills Influencing skills Building relationships Customer responsiveness Organisational awareness Action orientation Excellence orientation Ethical behaviour