Registered Nurse | Ward 2 | Surgical unit

Registered Nurse | Ward 2 | Surgical unit

Function: Nursing

Facility: Life Bayview Hospital

Position: Registered Nurse | Ward 2 | Surgical unit

Introduction:

A vacancy exists for a Registered Nurse (Wards), based at surgical unit Life Bayview hospital, reporting to Unit manager Charnelle Jacobs. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing holistic patient care and to collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders in line with Company & Hospital strategic objectives.

Critical Outputs:

Effective cost management for staff and stock by:

• Evaluating employee labour hours and manage debit and credit hours
• Minimizing unnecessary stock wastage and facilitating maintenance of equipment

Providing quality patient care by:

• Identifying and ensuring staff undergo department specific micro orientation
• Ensuring daily care rounds are conducted and investigating complaints
• Providing accurate, appropriate and adequate information to patients and family members during hospitalization

Providing effective risk management (SHEQ & infection control) by:

• Monitoring and implementing preventative measures to minimize risk
• Comply with ISO requirements in order to facilitate infection control

Conducting effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders by:

• Identifying doctor’s preferences and stakeholders needs and implement in the working environment

Requirements:

• Relevant Degree or Diploma in Nursing
• Nursing Experience in Surgical Wards
• Current registration with the relevant professional or regulatory body SANC
• Understanding of the private healthcare industry, its challenges and role players would be an advantage
• Computer proficiency
• Driver’s license and ability to travel

Competencies:

• Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
• Resilience
• Engaging diversity
• Verbal & written communication and presentation
• Influencing
• Drive & energy
• Excellence orientation
• Ethical behaviour
• Building relationships
• Customer responsiveness
• Organizational awareness
• Leading by example (Key for Managers)
• Motivating and developing people (Key for Managers)

Email: Recruitment.Bayview@lifehealthcare.co.za

Closing date: Tuesday, September 10, 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.