Role title Registered Nurse – Theatre Trained
Division Hospital Division
Location Netcare Ferncrest Hospital
Reporting structure Unit Manager
Role summary
The Professional nurse/Clinical Nurse is a professional who remains responsible for the assessment, planning
and implementation of individualised, holistic and person centered nursing care of a patient, their families or
the community, either performed directly or indirectly.
The incumbent ultimately coordinates patient care within the concept of the multi-disciplinary health team.
The incumbent also fulfils the role by the use of scientifically based nursing theories and processes, treating the
patients as a physical, social and spiritual individual, and by use of educational and technical means applicable
to health care practice.
Key work output and accountabilities

• • Serve as a clinical resource in assisting personnel to assess, plan, implement, evaluate and document
  nursing care in the unit.
• Ensure communication and interaction with family and health professionals regarding optimal patient care,
  thereby acting as a patient advocate when necessary.
• Ensure communication between nursing management and unit to eliminate patient care problems / issues.
• Assess, plan and implement advanced nursing care in a specialized field in accordance with standard
  nursing care procedures, as set out in the standards and SOPs as well as nursing care theory and medical
  direction.
• Initiate, direct and maintain emergency treatment (RESUS) as indicated to any patient / person in any ward
  / department of the hospital. To diagnose and treat the emergency patient quickly, effectively and
  efficiently as possible within the Scope of Practice
• Interview patient and family to obtain relevant general background information and problem identification;
  evaluate patient’s behaviour and assess immediate and long term needs.
• Participate as a professional member of the multi-disciplinary team in evaluating, developing and
  implementing health care plans and treatment regime.
• Do rounds with the physician/medical practitioners to review condition of patients; develop nursing care
  plans; participate in the care of all patients in the unit.
• Evaluate patients care needs; initiate individualised nursing care plans; co-ordinate patient services.
• Prepare day / night shift documentation that reflects patient status, patient / staff ratio and problems.

Skills profile
Education

• Registration with the South African Nursing Council as an Enrolled Nurse or equivalent NQF 3 qualifications.
• A grade 12 or equivalent NQF level 4 qualification.
• Post Basic Qualified 12 Months
• Compliance with the SANC code for an Enrolled Nurse and all applicable health care legislation.
  Work experience
• Relevant experience in the nursing discipline.
• Communicate with the unit manager, so that he / she is informed of activities and problems.
• Perform any related tasks as requested.
• Provide input and standards in formulating patient care policy and procedures in the hospital
• To ensure the provision of a safe, clean and secure environment for patients, staff and visitors.
• Aim as member of staff to optimise and maintain quality, effective and safe nursing care, within the frame
  of the assigned budget.
• Evaluate, set standards and monitor safe utilization of supplies and equipment
• Actively participate as a member of a team to achieve goals
• Co-operate and collaborate with other hospital departments to provide appropriate support services.
• Co-ordinate with the Clinical Facilitation Department and other members of the multi-disciplinary team to
  meet and acknowledge the on-going educational needs of the nursing staff / student as well as the patients
• Co-operate with the Clinical Facilitators in planning, implementing mentoring and evaluation of learning
  experiences / opportunities for nursing staff / students
• Provide for the ongoing review, practice and in-service training of emergency procedures
• Actively participate in in-service training and orientation of new staff in the unit
• Advise and inform staff on current and revised policies and procedures
• Allocate staff members in a manner that promotes optimal use of staff to provide appropriate nursing care
  for the individual patient regarding his / her needs and specialised skills needed by the nursing staff
  member through proper clinical judgement.
• Adjust staff levels to provide for acuity level needs
• Active involvement in own professional development to maintain a satisfactory level of skill and knowledge
• Keep up to date with Netcare’s evolving policies and procedures
• 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 goal
• Maintain and encourage effective communication and interaction within the unit, other members of the
  multi-disciplinary team and the public.
• Foster good interpersonal relations and public relations while interpreting / applying the philosophy, goals,
  objectives, policies and procedures

• Compliance with the SANC code for an Registered Nurse and all applicable health care legislation.
  Knowledge
• Thorough knowledge of general / specialized nursing theory and practice
  Extensive knowledge of modern nursing care principles and practices in the highly specialised field of the intensive
  care nursing
  Non-Managerial/ Specialist Skills
  Customer Focus and Service
  Delivery
  The capacity to identify and respond to the needs of *internal and external
  customers.
  *Internal and external customers include patients, doctors, colleagues,
  suppliers, visitors, vendors and any other person that requires a relationship
  Continuous Improvement The capacity to improve systems and processes to facilitate continuous
  improvement.
  Personal Work Ethic Capacity to instil an ethic of quality and consistency in self and others.
  Building Relationships Capacity to establish constructive and effective relationships.
  Communication The capacity to clearly present information, either written or verbal.
  Teamwork Capacity to cooperate with others to work towards a common goal.
  Technical Knowledge The capacity to perform a technical function to required standards.
  Values and behaviours
  Netcare values At Netcare, our core value is care. We care about the dignity of our
  patients and all members of the Netcare family. We care about the
  participation of our people and our partners in everything we do. We care
  about truth in all our actions. We are passionate about quality care and
  professional excellence.
• Care – The basis of our business. The professional, ethical patient care
  and services we offer at every level of the organization.
• Truth – The crucial element in building relationships that work.
  Open communication with honesty and integrity is essential.
• Dignity – An acknowledgement of the uniqueness of individuals.
  A commitment to care with the qualities of respect and understanding.
• Compassion – We engage everyone with compassion and respond with
  acts of compassion in all interactions with our patients and their
  families.
• Participation – The willingness and desire to work in productive and
  creative partnerships with others and the commitment to
  communicate.

The Netcare way Netcare is committed to providing quality care. Our basic service standard
holds us accountable for the below seven behaviours, which you will be
accountable to uphold:

• I always greet everyone to show my respect.
• I always wear my name badge to show my identity.
• I am always well-groomed to show my dignity.
• I always practise proper hand hygiene to show my care.
• I always engage to show my compassion.
• I always say thank you to show my appreciation.
• I always embrace diversity to show I am not a racist.
  Application process
  Netcare is an equal opportunity employer.
  The Company’s approved Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the recruitment
  process aligned to the Group’s Employment Equity strategy. Netcare actively supports the recruitment of
  people with disabilities.
  Interested candidates who meet the above criteria are requested to e-mail a detailed CV to
  bongi.mokwena@netcare.co.za
  Please note:
• Please note that reference checks for internal applicants will be conducted with the applicant’s current and
  past Netcare direct line managers and the relevant Netcare HR Managers. Therefore, employees are
  encouraged to discuss internal job applications with their direct line manager to ensure that the line manager
  is aware of the application.
• The terms and conditions of employment relating to the function you have applied for will be based on those
  in the Division within which you will be employed.
• If a candidate has any disability that may impair the individual’s ability to perform the job function, the
  candidate must kindly inform the employer so that an assessment for reasonable accommodation can be
  made.
• By applying for this position and providing us with your CV and other personal information, you are
  consenting to the information being processed for possible recruitment and selection purposes only or for
  such purposes relating to assessing the establishment of an employment relationship with yourself, and this
  will be done in accordance with the applicable data protection and privacy legislation. We confirm that such
  information will not be used for any other purpose without obtaining your prior consent.
• If your application is not successful, we will retain your CV and other information provided on our electronic
  system for 12 months. If you object to your information being used in accordance with the aforementioned
  clauses, please indicate your objection, and we will immediately securely destroy your personal information.