A vacancy exists for a Registered General Nurse in the Surgical Short Stay Unit based at Life St George’s Hospital. The successful candidates will be responsible for providing holistic patient care and to collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders in line with Company & Hospital strategic objectives.

Critical Outputs
Effective cost management for staff and stock by

Evaluating employee labour hours and manage debit and credit hours
Minimizing unnecessary stock wastage and facilitating maintenance of equipment
Providing quality patient care by

Identifying and ensuring staff undergo department specific micro orientation
Ensuring daily care rounds are conducted and investigating complaints
Providing accurate, appropriate and adequate information to patients and family members during hospitalization
Providing effective risk management (SHEQ & infection control) by

Monitoring and implementing preventative measures to minimize risk
Comply with ISO requirements in order to facilitate infection control
Conducting effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Identifying doctor’s preferences and stakeholders needs and implement in the working environment

Requirements

Relevant Nursing Diploma (R171 qualification applicable).
Nursing experience in surgical and general units will be preferred
Current registration with SANC
Understanding of the private healthcare industry, its challenges and role players would be an advantage Computer proficiency
Reliable transport arrangement and ability to work shifts

Competencies

Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
Building relationships
Resilience
Customer responsiveness
Engaging diversity
Organisational awareness
Verbal & written communication and presentation
Leading my example (Key for Managers)
Motivating and developing people(Key for
Influencing Managers)
Drive & energy
Excellence orientation
Ethical behaviour

Please send your resume/CV