The Enrolled Nurse is responsible for direct and/or indirect nursing
care of a patient or group of patients and functions under the direct
and/or indirect supervision of the Registered Nurse in accordance with
hospital standards and policies. As a Professional Practitioner, the
incumbent also is responsible for and is held accountable for his/her
own acts and omissions.
Nursing activities form part of a nursing regime that is planned and
initiated by the Registered Nurse. The Enrolled Nurse will be
responsible for the assessment and care of the needs of patients and
will be responsible for the development, implementation and evaluation
of appropriate programmes of care, ensuring the delivery of
high-quality care to patients/report potential/ actual risks
identified, ensure all stock is well controlled and managed.
The Registered Nurse will render and promote cost effective, safe
quality patient care in accordance to hospital standards and policies.
The incumbent will further be responsible for direct and/or indirect
nursing care of a patient or a group of patients, for assessing,
planning, executing and supervising the implementation of care to meet
patient needs, is a role model in the delivery of evidence-based care
and will actively participate in Clinical Governance.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
* Practice patient care according to the Scope of Practice and
assume total responsibility for these activities
* Contribute to the holistic care of patients
* Attend handover of report at shift commencement. Audit of health
records to ensure compliance
* Communicate effectively with patients regarding their care
* Promote and maintain good public relations with patients,
relatives and visitors
* Practice the principles of infection prevention and control
* Carry out all departmental duties as assigned, and perform other
duties as reasonably requested by the Unit Manager or senior member of
staff
* Administer and store medication in accordance with the hospital
policies. Ensure all stock is well controlled and managed, charged and
credited appropriately
The Enrolled Nurse is responsible for direct and/or indirect nursing
care of a patient or group of patients and functions under the direct
and/or indirect supervision of the Registered Nurse in accordance with
hospital standards and policies. As a Professional Practitioner, the
incumbent also is responsible for and is held accountable for his/her
own acts and omissions.
Nursing activities form part of a nursing regime that is planned and
initiated by the Registered Nurse. The Enrolled Nurse will be
responsible for the assessment and care of the needs of patients and
will be responsible for the development, implementation and evaluation
of appropriate programmes of care, ensuring the delivery of
high-quality care to patients/report potential/ actual risks
identified, ensure all stock is well controlled and managed.
The Case Manager will be responsible for the liaison between the
patient and medical aids in order to secure payment for the hospital.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
* Ensure all the relevant details on Hospital Billing System are
updated and are accurate
* Supply all details regarding patients’ history to Clinical
partners
* Monitor and control costs for Managed Care Organisation patients
* Confirm length of stay for all Managed Care Organisations patients
* Accompany Managed Care Organisation Case Managers on ward rounds
in the hospital
* Assist with final authorisation of Managed Care patient files
* Ensure correct coding for all Managed Care Organisation patients
* Consult with the relevant service providers regarding patient care
treatment
* Assist with the transfer of patients to Rehab Hospital or step
down facilities
* Arrange in-service training for relevant staff to meet the needs
of the theatre department
* Liaise network of internal and external stakeholders to ensure
that managed care of patients is maintained
* Actively participate as a member of a team to achieve goals
* Active involvement in own professional development to maintain a
satisfactory level of skill and knowledge
* Work effectively and co-operatively with others to establish and
maintain good working relationships that are mutually beneficial
* Develop collaborative relationships to help accomplish work goals
The Registered Nurse will provide and promote cost-effective, safe,
and quality patient care in accordance with hospital standards and
policies. As a Professional Practitioner, the incumbent is also
responsible for and is held accountable for his/her acts and
omissions.
The incumbent will further be responsible for direct and/or indirect
nursing care of a patient or a group of patients, for assessing,
planning, executing, and supervising the implementation of care to
meet patient needs.
Is a role model in the delivery of evidence-based care and will
actively participate in clinical governance, auditing of health
records to ensure compliance, ensuring all stock is well controlled
and managed, charged and credited appropriately, effective risk
prevention and management, managing acuity and skill mix to ensure an
appropriate level of care.
The Registered Nurse will render and promote cost-effective, safe,
quality patient care in accordance with hospital standards and
policies. As a Professional Practitioner, the incumbent is also
responsible for and is held accountable for his/her acts and
omissions.
The incumbent will also be responsible for providing direct and
indirect nursing care to patients or groups of patients, as well as
assessing, planning, executing, and supervising the implementation of
care to meet patient needs.
Is a role model in the delivery of evidence-based care and will
actively participate in clinical governance, auditing of health
records to ensure compliance, ensuring all stock is well controlled
and managed, charged and credited appropriately, effective risk
prevention and management, managing acuity and skill mix to ensure an
appropriate level of care.
