Registered Nurse

Pty; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 350 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Gauteng is seeking a Registered Nurse to deliver quality patient care in accordance with industry standards. Applicants should have a nursing degree, current registration with the South African Nursing Council, and at least 2 years’ experience in a psychiatric ward. Strong leadership and organizational skills are essential. The role involves supervising nursing staff and maintaining documentation related to patient care.

Qualifications

• At least 2+ years' experience in psychiatric ward.
• Post registration experience preferred.
• Previous experience in a private hospital environment advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, organize, and lead quality of care work for self and team.
• Document and maintain accurate files and records of patient medication.
• Monitor activities of nurses to ensure compliance with protocols.

Skills

Patient care

Psychiatry knowledge

Computer proficiency

Education

Nursing degree / diploma with Psychiatry

Current registration with South African Nursing Council

BLS qualification

Job description

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse will promote and deliver quality patient care and wellness in accordance with industry standards and execute Nursing duties within the standards, procedures and protocols set down by the South African Nursing Council and Scope of Practice.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Nursing degree / diploma with Psychiatry.
• Current registration with South African Nursing Council.
• BLS qualification.
• Post registration experience preferred.
• Previous experience in a private hospital environment advantageous.
• Computer proficiency.
• At least 2+ years' experience in psychiatric ward.

Minimum Job Requirements

Perform nursing duties in accordance with the South African Nursing Council (SANC), Department of Health (DOH) and National Core standards. Adhere to the principles and standards of patient advocacy according to the SANC Acts and Omissions, Company Code of Conduct, Patient Rights and Responsibility Charter, Code of Conduct, Patient Rights and Responsibility Charter, National Millennium Development goals and the responsibility of continuous professional development (CPD).

Responsibilities

Supervise, organize, lead and control quality of care work for self and team adhering to therapeutic standards and goals. Actively participate in internal and external auditing processes, for example DOH, National Core Standards, SHERQ, SANC and Risk Audits. Document and maintain accurate files and records of patient medication and conduct ward rounds including accompanying Doctors and other Medical Practitioners for creating and evaluating customized care plans including implementing. Monitor activities of nurses to ensure compliance with protocols, security, safety of patient environment, Group Nursing policies and procedures, SANC requirements on findings through regular unit rounds.