Registered Nurse (Trained)

NNICU

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.

• Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse and Midwife or equivalent
NQF 7 qualifications
• Further specialised trained in midwifery & Neonatal qualification.
• Relevant qualification and experience within the NNICU

• Three or more years of experience in a private hospital
• Working experience in private healthcare or healthcare funding industry will be advantageous.
• Relevant experience in all the nursing disciplines is essential.

• Flexible in working hours/Shifts.
• Capacity to implement and maintain standards of health practice required from all accredited bodies
  and appropriate health legislation.
• Computer Literacy, SAP will be an advantage
• Capacity to implement and maintain standards of health practice required from all accredited bodies
  and appropriate health legislation
• 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.
• Cary 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