KEY OUTPUTS

• Delivers comprehensive and quality patient care.
• Adheres to Patient’s Rights at all times.
• Prevents, reports and manages Medico-legal risks.
• Patient records and registers meet legal requirements.
• Control of stock and equipment.
• Identifies and addresses continuous professional development (CPD)needs.
• Provides support to new employees and learners.
• Ensures a therapeutic and safe patient environment by maintaining health and safety standards, complies with infection prevention protocols.
• Maintains the principles of Quality client care principles.

REQUIREMENTS

• Current registration with SANC as a Registered/Professional Nurse.
• Prior scrubbing experience, minimum 5 years is essential.
• Diploma or certificate will be an advantage.
• Willingness to work shifts in accordance with the requirements of the Unit.
• Competent in the demonstration and assessment of all clinical procedures and management of risks.
• Basic knowledge of stock control principles.
• The ability to identify and report near-misses and adverse events.
• Knowledge of clinical procedures, the scientific nursing process and Best Care Always bundles.
• A good understanding and application of the nursing scope of practice and knowledge of patient care.
• Be able to function as an effective member of the nursing team by facilitating team effectiveness.
• Displays a concern for excellence by following work routines and standards while achieving results.
• The ability to display sound judgment in problem-solving.