Registered Nurse

Clinix Health Group (Pty) Ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 350 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in South Africa is seeking a Registered Nurse to promote quality patient care and adhere to healthcare standards. The ideal candidate will have a Nursing degree with Psychiatry, and at least 2 years’ experience in a psychiatric ward. Responsibilities include supervising nursing staff, participating in audits, and maintaining patient records. This role offers the opportunity to deliver quality care in a supportive hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2+ years’ experience in psychiatric ward required.
• Post-registration experience preferred.
• Experience in a private hospital environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform nursing duties according to the South African Nursing Council and Department of Health standards.
• Document and maintain accurate records of patient medication.
• Supervise nursing staff to ensure compliance with protocols.

Skills

Computer proficiency

Patient advocacy

Supervision and leadership

Auditing skills

Education

Nursing degree/diploma with Psychiatry

BLS qualification

Current registration with South African Nursing Council

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). 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.