job description - Nursing Professional (post Level 11)
Duties and responsibilities:
Follow all care regulations and standards:
- Assist to plan/organise and monitor the objectives of the specialised unit in consultation with subordinates.
- Provide a therapeutic environment for staff, patients and the public.
- Provide comprehensive, quality nursing care as a member of the multi-disciplinary team according to the identified needs of the patient, based on scientific principles.
- Delegate duties and support staff in the execution of patient care delivery.
- Provide direct and indirect supervision of all nursing staff / housekeeping staff and to give guidance.
- Ensure continuity of patient care on all levels e.g., workbook, handover rounds.
- Liaise and communicate with the multi-disciplinary team as well as other departments within the hospital e.g., during operational meetings with nursing.
- Function well during stressful situations to palliative care needs of patients and their families.
- Report to the core team (PJ's, project manager and M&E officer of the grant on the processes).
Effective utilisation of resources:
Human Resources;
- Assist with the allocation/change list, day and night duty rosters and inputs for leave.
- Do readjustments as required on the shift to provide adequate nursing cover.
- Assist in record keeping and providing statistical information on training and staffing as requested including agency staff.
- Assist in evaluation of staff on work performance - according to staff management system.
- Execute disciplinary code and grievance procedure executed up to a certain level then referred to the nurse manager.
- Implement Employer Assistance Plan
Material Resources:
- Monitor financial resources with emphasis on cost containment and the keeping of all records within the financial policies regarding tenders, procurement and the policy regarding revenue generation, e.g., UPFS.
- Order and monitor appropriate levels of consumables i.e., according to norms.
- Check all equipment to ensure working order and refer for repairs.
- Assess the suitability of equipment and consumables for specialised areas.
- Give budget inputs regarding consumables and equipment budget for financial year.
- Exercise the control functions to meet medical/ legal obligations, i.e., weekly schedule drugs control, control of medication used.
- Check ward dispensary.
- Daily emergency trolley daily.
Services;
- Monitor services, i.e., linen and cleaning in conjunction with housekeeping staff.
- Participation in training and research:
- To assist in orientation, induction and mentoring of all nursing staff and orientation of other staff
- To assist in the planning and co-ordination of training and promote learning opportunities.
- for all nursing categories i.e., on the Job training
- To complete patient related data and partake in research
Inherent Job requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in nursing on NQF Level 7 or Nursing diploma on NQF Level 6.
- Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a professional nurse.
- Two (2) years' proven working experience as a nurse in a professional setting.
Recommendations:
- Experience in the management of patients in the palliative care setting or oncology patients.
Key Competencies required:
Results oriented:
- The ability to be reliable, responsible, dependable and to fulfil obligations.
- The ability to deal calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
Strategic thinking:
- The ability to plan work and to follow plans.
- The ability to carefully analyse information and use logic to address issues and problems at work.
Business Acumen:
- The ability to adhere to rules and strictly follow work regulations.
- Good communication and facilitation skills.
Leading:
- The ability to lead, take charge of situations, and offer opinions and directions to others.
- The ability to be cooperative with others, display a good-natured attitude and encourage people to work together.
Building coalitions:
- The ability to be self-assured and at ease with people in all types of social situations.
- The ability to be sensitive and understanding to the needs and feelings of others.
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