REGISTERED NURSE: DAY WARD

· Total Patient Care is applied to the Scientific Nursing Process.

· Patient Rights and Statutory requirements are adhered to.

· Medico-Legal risks are controlled.

· Relationships are built and maintained with colleagues and the multi-disciplinary team.

· The Urology Hospital standards (policies and procedures) are adhered to.

· Practice active patient care according to the Scope of Practice and assumes total responsibility for these activities.

· Learners and new employees are supported to ensure safe practice.

· Competence is demonstrated in all performance output areas.

· Continuous improvement projects are implemented and maintained.

Patient Records:

· Record keeping is done according to the Urology Hospital standards (policies and procedures).

· Clinical information (co-morbidities and complications) is accurately recorded.

· Medication and Surgical stock are accurately and timeously recorded/charged.

· Record audits are done with a Registered Nurse, according to the policies of the Urology Hospital.

· Medication and stock items are ordered, received, stored and utilised according to Hospital policies.

· Movement of stock/equipment is done according to The Urology Hospital Policy.

· Life support equipment and stock are utilised according to The Urology Hospital Policy.

· Nursing Unit equipment is utilised according to procedures.

Continuous Professional Development (CPD):

· 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.

Client Satisfaction:

· Client expectations are identified, met and maintained.

· Professional ethics, The Urology Hospital mission core values, and standards are demonstrated in behaviour.

· Continuous patient education and feedback is provided.

· Meetings are utilised as quality improvement opportunities.

· Behaviour exhibits outstanding due to excellent service.