ROLE PROFILE
Role title Registerd Nurses – CT ICU
Location Netcare Milpark Hospital
Reporting structure Unit Manager
Closing date 31 December 2017
ROLE 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
• Contributes to the holistic care of patients
• Effective Risk prevention and management
• Participate in ward/units quality improvement programme
• Attends handover of report at shift commencement
• Effective communication with patients regarding their care
• 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 sister-in-charge of the unit
• Carries out all departmental duties as assigned by Supervisors
• Provides and supervises the delivery of evidence based nursing care
• Ensure that all patients have an appropriate nursing care plan
• Communicate with Health Care Practitioners regarding any change in health status
• 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
• Participate in staff development and maximising performance
Administration
• Manage acuity and skill mix to ensure appropriate level of care
• Compliance with documentation policy
• Ongoing audit of health records to ensure compliance
• Ensures all stock is well controlled and managed, charged and credited appropriately
Risk Management
• Maintains a therapeutic, clean and safe environment that is free from medico-legal hazards
• Adheres to the Netcare Resuscitation and Reanimation policy
• Adheres to Netcare medical waste management principles and all other waste management principles
• Maintains a safe working environment in accordance with the Machinery and Occupational Safety Act
• Reports and acts upon potential/actual risks identified
• Responsible for ensuring correct use, cleaning and storage of equipment
• Reports equipment needing repair or replacement
• Maintain professional conduct and standards at all times in accordance with hospital policies and procedures
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times
Head office
76 Maude Street,
Corner West Street,
Sandton,
2196
Private Bag X34,
Benmore,
2010
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