A vacancy exists for Registered Nurse (Trauma Experienced), based in the Emergency and Accident Unit at Life Flora Hospital, reporting to Claudia Gunuza, Unit Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing holistic patient care and fostering collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders in line with Company & Hospital strategic objectives.
Critical OutputsProvide quality patient care by:
Providing quality basic and specialized nursing care.Continual communication with the patient and family regarding the patient's condition.Administering medication in accordance with ethical and legal frameworks.Reviewing and complying with internal policies and protocols.Ensuring quality management systems and initiatives are conducted according to the unit specifications.Advocating for the patient by motivating acuity to the case management and notifying the doctor of any limitations.Provide effective people management while interacting with a multi-disciplinary team by:
Interacting and communicating with a multi-disciplinary team.Provide effective cost management by:
Managing all stock used according to unit-specific policies and protocols.Controlling and managing staff hours and leave in accordance with company policy.Provide effective Infection Prevention and Health and Safety by:
Maintaining a safe and holistic patient environment to enforce infection prevention.Promoting a safe and healthy working environment by completing SHEQ alerts and incident reports to the QSSS.Ensuring effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders by:
Conducting in-service orientation on doctor-specific preferences.Executing doctor's requests and prescriptions timeously.Assisting multi-disciplinary team members with the execution of their duties.Ensuring the effective functioning of equipment and instrumentation by:
Educating and supervising staff and doctors on the correct utilization of specialized equipment and instrumentation.Ensuring effective record keeping by:
Ensuring records are accurately completed and stored in accordance with legal and ethical requirements.RequirementsRelevant Degree or Diploma in Nursing.Nursing experience in an Emergency Unit.Current registration with the relevant professional or regulatory body.Understanding of the private healthcare industry, its challenges, and role players would be an advantage.Computer proficiency.Driver's license and ability to travel.CompetenciesProblem-solving, analysis, and judgement.Resilience.Engaging diversity.Verbal & written communication and presentation.Influencing.Drive & energy.Building relationships.Customer responsiveness.Organisational awareness.Ethical behaviour.Excellence orientation.Email: ****** Closing date: Thursday, August 29, 2024.
Internal applicants - Before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.
Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert should consider their application as unsuccessful.
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