Minimum Qualifications And Experience
- Nursing degree/Diploma with Psychiatry
- Current registration with South African Nursing Council
- BLS qualification.
- Post registration experience preferred
- Previous experience in a private hospital environment advantageous
- Computer Literacy
- Perform nursing duties in accordance with the South African Nursing Council (SANC), Department of Health (DOH) and National Core Standards.
- Adhere to the principles and standards of patient advocacy according to the SANC acts and Omissions, Company Code of Conduct, patient rights and Responsibility charter, National Millennium Development goals and the responsibility of continuous professional development (CPD). Supervise, organize, lead and control work for self and team to ensure efficient completion of tasks.
- Actively participate in internal and external auditing processes, for example DOH, National core standards, SHERQ, SANC and Risk Audit.
- Document patient care services by accurately charting inpatient and department records including updating care plans as patient needs changes.
- Monitor activities of nurses to ensure compliance with protocols, security and safety of patient environment, Group Nursing policies and procedures, SANC requirements on findings through regular unit rounds.
- Management of stock and equipment utilized in psych.
- Carry out basic assessment of patient vital signs, intake and output and accurately monitor and record data relating to patient condition. Escalate any issues to Unit Manager.
