Registered Nurse: Psychiatry x12

Clinix Health Group (Pty) Ltd; Johannesburg; Sur place; ZAR 420 000 - 620 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Clinix Health Group (Pty) Ltd in Johannesburg seeks a qualified Registered Nurse specializing in wellness and psychiatry to promote quality patient care, collaborate with doctors, supervise team members, and adhere to SANC standards.

The role focuses on holistic care, documentation, and ongoing improvement of service quality within a psychiatry/wellness unit, aligning with hospital protocols and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Nursing.
• Registration with SANC as a Registered Nurse.
• Certificate in Psychiatry and BLS.

Responsabilités

• Perform essential nursing procedures in wellness/psychiatry wards.
• Document patient care and update care plans as needs change.
• Maintain accurate medication and incident records.

Connaissances

Wellness Nursing

Psychiatric Nursing

Computer literacy

Records management

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Reporting

Formation

RN Registration with SANC

Psychiatry certificate

BLS certification

Description du poste

JOB SUMMARY

To promote and deliver quality patient care and wellness in accordance with industry standards and to execute Nursing duties within the standards, procedures and protocols set down by the South African Nursing Council and Scope of Practice. The incumbent will collaborate with Doctors, multi-disciplinary team members and the community in providing holistic support to patients and their family and loved ones whilst supervising allocated team members, within a specialized unit.

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Qualifications

• Diploma in Nursing
• Registration with SANC as a Registered Nurse
• A relevant certificate qualification in Psychiatry and BLS

Minimum Experience

• Must have 3 years experience post community service in Wellness Nursing
• Private healthcare experience will be advantageous

Key Competencies

• Computer literacy
• Wellness and Psychiatric Nursing
• Records and Information Management
• Concern for Safety
• Problem Diagnosis
• Reporting
• Problem Solving
• Risk Control & Mitigation

DELIVERABLES

• Perform essential medical procedures relevant to wellness/psychiatry wards
• Remain up to date on the latest developments, rules and regulations therapeutics and medication and treatment procedures of wellness and psychiatric patients
• Assure quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards, measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and standards, and making recommendations according to the hospital's requirements of best and safe practices and unit specific protocols and procedures.
• Document patient care services by accurately charting inpatient and department records including updating care plans as patient needs changes.
• Maintain accurate files and records of patient medication, incidents, complaints, and steps taken to resolve patient problems or prevent incidents from recurring.
• Conduct structured ward rounds including accompanying Doctors and other Medical Practitioners for creating and evaluating customized care plans including implementing Doctors instructions and prescriptions.
• Monitor activities of nurses to ensure compliance with protocols, security, safety of patient environment, Group Nursing policies and procedures, SANC requirements and act on findings through regular unit rounds.
• Drive the reduction in healthcare associated infections
• Collaborate with Unit Managers in identifying and implementing actions to improve service quality and problem resolution.
• Report, investigate and discuss all negative and positive comments regarding the unit and act on findings, where necessary.
• Establish a harmonious and compassionate environment that promotes the patients' mental and physical health and provide the required support to family and friends.