The Registered Nurse will render and promote cost effective, safe quality patient care in accordance with hospital standards and policies and 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.
Key Performance Areas: (include but are not limited to)
Practice patient care according to the Scope of Practice and assume total responsibility for these activities Communicate effectively with doctors regarding requirements Contribute to the holistic care of patients Attend handover of report at shift commencement Communicate effectively with patients regarding their care Promote patient of health and wellbeing Audit of health records to ensure compliance Ensure all stock is well controlled and managed, charged and credited appropriately Promote and maintain good public relations with patients, relatives and visitors
Post Requirements: (include but are not limited to)
Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse. Experience working in a Paediatric ICU. Capacity to implement and maintain standards of health practice required from all accredited bodies and appropriate health legislation. Flexible in working hours/shifts.