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 indirect nursing care of patient or a group of patients, for assessing, planning, executing and supervising the implementation of care to meet patient needs
Requirements
- Matric / Senior Certificate
- Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse / Midwife or equivalent NQF7 qualification
- Relevant experience in medical unit
- Compulsory BLS
- 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
- 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 recognize life-threatening situations
- Commutate effectively with patients regarding their care
- Promotion of patients health and well-being
- Give a detailed handover to the wards sister
- Audit of all health records or 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
