A vacancy exists for a Registered Nurse - Trauma Qualified in the Trauma Unit based at Life Eugene Marais Hospital, reporting to the Unit Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing holistic and optimal quality nursing care to critically ill patients in order to maximize a positive outcome for the customer in line with Company & Hospital strategic objectives.
Critical OutputsEnsuring effective financial management by:
Ensuring accurate charging by managing trauma clocking timeEnsuring consignment stock, equipment and prosthesis is charged according to policyManaging stock by participating in regular stock taking and controlling of the consignment stock in accordance with the hospital (local) policyAffecting the functioning of trauma equipment and instrumentation by:
Ensuring the correct use of theatre equipment and instrumentation by educating and supervising staff on the correct utilization of the equipmentProviding quality patient care by:
Obtaining the correct information pre-operatively and visiting the patient post-operativelyEnsuring that the patient is comfortable and assisting the doctor during the surgical procedureEnsuring effective people management by:
Providing trauma-specific training and assessing the competence of staffAssisting the Unit Manager to correctly monitor the normal and overtime hoursEnsuring the trauma team works according to the scope of practiceGiving feedback to the unit manager in order to assess optimal performanceEffective SHEQ management by:
Ensuring the use of personal protective clothing and complying with ISO requirementsEnsuring the disposal of medical waste in order to effectively control infectionEffective relationships with internal/external stakeholders by:
Attending review and consultative form meetings to maintain healthy relationships with internal stakeholdersMaintaining a healthy relationship with external stakeholders by reporting and escalating unresolved issues to the unit managerRequirementsGrade 12 National Senior CertificateGeneral Nursing Degree / DiplomaRegistration with SANCDiploma in specialty if applicableRelevant experience in Trauma and technical skill to meet the critical outputsUnderstanding of the private healthcare industry, its challenges and role players would be an advantageComputer proficiency would be an advantageRequired BLSCompetenciesProblem-solving, analysis and judgementResilienceEngaging diversityVerbal & written communication and presentationInfluencingBuilding relationshipsCustomer responsivenessOrganizational awarenessDrive & energyExcellence orientationEthical behaviorEmail: ******
Closing date: Monday, December 30, 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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