Registered Nurse | GIT Jobs in Cape Town, South Africa at Life Healthcare
Function Nursing Facility Position Registered Nurse | GIT Introduction
A vacancy exists for a Registered Nurse, based at Life Kingsbury Hospital,
Cape Town
, reporting to Unit
Manager
. The successful candidates will contribute to the effective functioning and co-ordination of the Unit and ensure quality nursing care to all patients.
Critical Outputs
Ensure professional, ethical practice in the unit
Provide and supervise nursing care in accordance with legislation that directly and indirectly governs nursing practice
Provide and supervise nursing care in accordance with ethical codes that directly and indirectly guide nursing practices
Accept accountability and responsibility for own professional actions
Ensure the provision of competent, clinical nursing care in the unit
Use the scientific process of nursing to initiate and manage comprehensive nursing care plans that will ensure quality nursing care
Coordinate and supervise nursing activities of members of the healthcare team who provide basic care
Customer Satisfaction:
Enhance patient satisfaction
Utilise available management tools and strategies to enhance patient experience through continuing quality improvement initiatives CFS and Qe
Assist in the management of patient complaints
Build professional relationships with the members of the multi-disciplinary team
Cooperate fully with the members of the multi-disciplinary team and independently delivering nursing care
Assist in the management of complaints from members of the multi-disciplinary team
Safe Environment:
Assist in maintaining an environment which is both emotionally and physically safe
Utilise available management tools and participate in pro active management strategies to ensure an emotionally and physically safe patient environment SHEQ and infection control
Business Efficiency:
Contribute to business efficiency through cost effective patient care, interdepartmental cooperation and economic use of all resources
Utilise and supervise adherence to interdepartmental requirements with regard to stock management, case management and billing
Coaching and mentor staff
Assist in the performance management of the unit staff
Assist in staff development through the provision of appropriate on the job in-service education
Participate in staff recognition and reward management strategies
Requirements
General Nursing Degree / Diploma
Registration with SANC
Experience in GIT ward advantageous. Surgical experience (Gynaecological and Urological) will be considered.
Relevant experience and technical skill to meet the critical outputs
Understanding of the private healthcare industry, its challenges and role players would be an advantage
Computer proficiency would be an advantage
Strong customer orientation, team player, energetic, resilient and well organized.
Must be able to work under pressure in a constantly changing environment
Strong inter-personal skills required
Competencies
Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
Attention to detail
Resilience
Engaging diversity
Verbal & written communication skills
Influencing skills
Building relationships
Customer responsiveness
Organisational awareness
Action orientation
Excellence orientation
Ethical behaviour
Title: Registered Nurse | GIT
Company: Life Healthcare
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
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