About this role
We provide meaningful careers that connect people with purpose.
We are united by a common purpose of providing the best and safest care; and by our shared values of Care, Truth, Participation, Compassion and Dignity.
Netcare invites you to be part of our journey.
KEY WORK OUTPUT AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
CONSISTENCY OF CARE
Patient care
• Ensure communication between nursing management and unit to eliminate patient care problems / issues.
• Assess, plan and implement advanced nursing care in a specialized field in accordance with standard nursing care procedures, as set out in the standards and SOPs as well as nursing care theory and medical direction.
• Initiate, direct and maintain emergency treatment (RESUS) as indicated to any patient / person in any ward / department of the hospital. To diagnose and treat the emergency patient quickly, effectively and efficiently as possible within the
Scope of Practice
• Communicate with the unit manager, so that he / she is informed of activities and problems
• Perform any related tasks as requested.
• Spend a period of no less than 12 months rotating in the various departments of the theatre complex e.g. but not limited to CSSD, recovery, theatre reception area, anaesthesia, flooring, scrubbing for procedures as per the rotation theatre program that aligns to the specific disciplines offered by the host theatre.
Policy and procedure development
• Provide input and standards in further development of the Rotation theatre program
Quality and risk management
• To ensure the provision of a safe, clean and secure environment for patients, staff and visitors.
• Aim as member of staff to optimise and maintain quality, effective and safe nursing care, within the frame of the assigned budget.
• Evaluate, set standards and monitor safe utilization of supplies and equipment
TRANSFORMATION OF OUR SOCIETY
Teamwork
• Actively participate as a member of a team to achieve goals
• Co-operate and collaborate with other hospital departments to provide appropriate support services.
Education and training facilitation
• Co-ordinate with the Clinical Facilitation Department and other members of the multi-disciplinary team to meet and acknowledge their on-going educational needs and any difficulties experienced in achieving the targets
• Provide for the ongoing review, practice and in-service training of theatre procedures as stipulated in the program
• Actively participate in the in-service training and signing off competencies as required
Resource Allocation
• Work in the allocated space as prescribed by the course material and the Unit Manager
Personal and professional development
• Active involvement in own professional development to maintain a satisfactory level of skill and knowledge
• Keep up to date with Netcare’s evolving policies and procedures
• Attend and complete the 6 month theatre nurse course in a period directly following the 12 month rotation in-house program
Build and maintain stakeholder relationships
• Work effectively and co-operatively with others to establish and maintain good working relationships that are mutually beneficial.
• Develop collaborative relationships to help accomplish work goal
• Maintain and encourage effective communication and interaction within the unit, other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Foster good interpersonal relations and public relations while interpreting / applying the philosophy, goals, objectives, policies and procedures
DISRUPTIVE INNOVATION
Implementing medical technologies, digitisation, and data solutions for the benefit of our business and patients.
• CareOn adoption of electronic patient records and stock management
SKILLS PROFILE
EDUCATION
Essential
• Registered as a Registered Nurse with the South African Nursing Council
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
• Thorough knowledge of general nursing theory and practice
• Extensive knowledge of modern nursing care principles and practices in the highly specialised field of the intensive care nursing
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
In the event of any physical or psychological limitation that may impair the employee’s ability to perform the required job function, the employee must consult the employer for reasonable accommodation.
WORKING CONDITIONS
• Professional flexibility in working hours, including night duty and weekend shifts
• Will interact with internal and external customers through several different means.
Join the team that providing the best and safest
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Other facts
About Netcare
The Netcare Group (JSE: NTC) offers a unique, comprehensive range of medical services across the healthcare spectrum, enabling us to serve the health and care needs of each individual who entrust their care to us. Our focus on implementing sophisticated digital systems will enable us to provide care that is fully integrated and an enhanced experience across our Group's operations. At Netcare, we are striving to change healthcare for the better. In addition to its world-class acute private hospital services, Netcare provides:
o radiosurgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, bone marrow transplant and robotic-assisted surgery through Netcare Cancer Care;
o primary healthcare services through Medicross;
o emergency medical services through Netcare 911;
o occupational health and employee wellness services through Netcare Occupational Health;
o mental health and psychiatric services through Akeso;
o innovative solutions to increase access to quality and affordable private healthcare through NetcarePlus;
and o renal dialysis services through National Renal Care (NRC).
Netcare is also a leading private trainer of emergency medical and nursing personnel in the country.
For more information visit www.netcare.co.za.
What you'll do
- The Theatre Rotational Nurses will ensure effective communication and coordination of patient care while rotating through various departments within the theatre complex. They will also participate in policy development, quality management, and ongoing education and training.
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