Applications are invited from persons who possess the requisite experience, qualification and suitably meet the corresponding requirements for the following critical vacant role:
SENIOR REGISTERED NURSE (ICU)
This position reports to the ICU Unit Manager and will be responsible for the following performance areas:
KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
- 1. Safe Patient Care
- Total Patient Care is applied according to the Scientific Nursing Process
- Patient Rights and Statutory requirements are adhered to
- A safe and therapeutic environment is created for patients and personnel
- Medico-Legal risks are prevented and managed
- Mutually beneficial relationships are built and maintained with colleagues and the multi-disciplinary team
- Urology Hospital standards (policies and procedures) are adhered to
- Work is allocated and performed to the relevant scope of practice
- Support is provided to learners and new employees to ensure safe practice
- Competence is demonstrated in all performance output areas
- Sterility during procedures is maintained as per set standards
- 2. Stock and Equipment Control
- Drugs, medication and theatre stock are ordered, received, stored, and utilised according to the Urology Hospital Policy
- Movement of stock/equipment is done according to Urology Hospital policy
- Life support equipment and stock are utilised according to Urology Hospital
- Equipment and instruments are maintained, tested and utilised according to procedures
- Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
- Continuous Professional Development (CPD) needs are identified and addressed
- Professional development objectives are set on an annual basis
- Portfolio of CPD- activities are maintained
- In-service training opportunities are utilized
- Patient Records
- Record keeping is done according to Urology Hospital standards (policies and procedures)
- All records comply with legal requirements
- Clinical information (co-morbidities and complications) is accurately recorded
- Medication and Surgical stock are accurately and timeously recorded
- Relevant registers, schedules and records are completed accurately
- Record audits are done according to Urology Hospital
- Client Satisfaction
- Professional ethics, Urology Hospital values, and caring standards are demonstrated in behaviour
- Client expectations and basic needs are met
- Quality client service principles are maintained
- Meetings are utilised as quality improvement opportunities
- Pre-and/ or post-operative patient visits are done
- Behaviour exhibits a culture of outstanding due to excellence
- Competence demonstrated in all performance output areas
- Mentor
- Senior experienced Staff must act as Mentors
- New employees complete the Unit specific orientation programme within three month – to be signed off by Senior Registered Nurse ICU
- Assessments are done on an ad hoc basis
- Constructive feedback is given
- Holistic support is provided to new employees/learners
- Training and development
- Responsible for training in ICU
- A plan of action for staff is developed and proof of
training to be maintained
- Management
- The Senior Registered Nurse acts as the ICU Unit
Manager in the absence of the ICU Unit Manager
REQUIREMENTS
- Relevant nursing qualification (Degree or Diploma in General Nursing/ B Cur Degree) or equivalent NQF 7 qualifications
- Relevant post-registration qualification
- Nursing Management Qualification will be advantageous
- Previous Shift Leading experience will be advantageous
- Registered with SANC as a Professional Nurse
- Urology Nursing experience will be advantageous
- Able to work full days and overtime
Closing date: 25 July 2024
Contact: Sanmarie Marais
E-Mail: sanmariem@urology.co.za
GENERAL NOTE:
Please note that the Urology Hospital is a smoking-free facility and an equal opportunity employer. Should you not hear from us within fourteen working days after the closing date please consider your application as unsuccessful. POPIA sections provides that everyone has the right to privacy, and it includes a right to protection against the unlawful collection, retention, dissemination and use of personal information and any attached text or documentation that are retained by the Urolocare hospitals for a period in accordance with relevant data legislation.
