Registered Nurse – Surgical (Hospital Group) – Howick, KwaZulu-Natal 45 views
Job Overview
Requirements:
- Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse/ Midwife or Equivalent NQF 7 qualification
- Relevant experience in Medical and Surgical wards
- Compulsory BLS certification, (ATLS, ITLS, PALS will be advantageous)
- Advanced Computer Literacy
- Flexible in working hours/Shifts
- Capacity to implement and maintain standards of health practice required from all accredited bodies and appropriate health legislation
The main purpose of this position:
The Registered Nurse will render and promote cost effective, safe quality patient care in accordance with hospital standards and policies
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
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Practice patient care according to the Scope of Practice and assume total responsibility for these activities
- Contribute to the holistic care of patients
- Attend handover of report at shift commencement
- To recognise life-threating situations
- Communicate effectively with patients regarding their care
- Promote patient of health and wellbeing
- Audit of health records to ensure compliance
- Give a detailed hand over to the ward sister
- Ensure all stock is well controlled and managed, charged and credited appropriately
- Promote and maintain good public relations with patients, relatives and visitors
