PROFESSIONAL NURSE- SURGICAL WARD

PURPOSE OF POSITION

To provide age-appropriate patient care according to the nursing scope of practice as defined by the South African Nursing Council (SANC). KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

Must be able to practice within your scope of practice as a Registered Nurse.

Must be competent with the Hospitals Policies and Regulations.

Must Have Oncology experience

Ability to lead and supervise staff.

Attend to patient care within the Ward.

Attend to patients complaints.

Must be able to provide safe, quality patient care within the ward/unit.

Comply with SANC and stakeholder legislation.

Monitor patients condition and assess their needs to provide the best possible care and advice

Observe and interpret patients symptoms and communicate them to physicians/treating doctor.

Collaborate with doctors and nurses to devise individualized care plans for patients.

Perform routine procedures (blood pressure measurements, administering injections etc.) and fill in patients charts.

Adjust and administer patients medication and provide treatments according to treating doctors order.

Inspect the facilities and act to maintain excellent hygiene and safety (decontaminating equipment, sanitizing surfaces, preparing beds etc.)

Provide instant medical care in emergencies.

Foster a supportive and compassionate environment to care for patients and their families.

Expand knowledge and capabilities by attending educational workshops, conferences etc.

COMPETENCIES (The following will be advantageous)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

(Educational Qualifications & Experience)

Matric.

Must be registered with SANC as a Registered Nurse with valid APC.

Two or more years of experience as a Registered Nurse in surgical ward, with Oncology experience

Must be prepared to work additional hours.

Must be able to work independently under minimum supervision.

Must be computer literate – MS Word & Excel

Must be prepared to do shift work.

SKILLS

(Practical & Technical)

Proven experience as a registered nurse.

Excellent knowledge of nursing care methods and procedures.

Excellent knowledge of emergency care.

In-depth knowledge of health and safety guidelines and procedures (sanitation, decontamination etc.) and willingness to follow them at all times.

Team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsible and compassionate.

Outstanding organizational and multi-tasking skills.

Patient with excellent problem-solving skills.

BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES

(Personality Characteristics)

Professionalism and initiative

Well-spoken and respectful

Must be able to adhere to all company rules and policies.

JMH VALUES

(Commitment)

We respect the dignity of an individual.

We are committed to giving our doctors top quality service.

We are committed to building an atmosphere of trust, and to train and

develop our staff to their fullest potential.

We are committed to providing our shareholders with a fair rate of return

on their investment.

We will act in a responsible manner towards our physical and social environment.