An exciting opportunity exists for a Registered Nurse in the Mental Health Facility, Life St Joseph’s, in KZN. The position will report to the respective Unit Manager. The successful candidate will contribute to the effective functioning of this unit and ensure quality nursing care to all patients.

Critical Outputs
Conduct basic duties as allocated by the Unit Manager.
Ensure quality patient care and customer satisfaction according to Life Healthcare Policies & Procedures.
Management of other categories nursing staff according to their Scope of Practice.
Maintain sound professional relationships with all patients, doctors and other members of the multi- disciplinary team.
Effective risk management of the unit by complying with Health, Safety &Infection Control policies and procedures.
Effectively participate in the management of costs in the unit (stock, staffing, and equipment)
Identify training needs and initiate facilitation.
Ensure effective record keeping

Requirements

Registered at SANC as a Registered Nurse for at least one year
A qualification in Psychiatric/Mental Health nursing is essential
Psychiatric Nursing Experience is essential
Excellent interpersonal skills
Good planning and organizing skills
Time management skills
Ability to make accurate decisions
Resilience and stress tolerance
Strong customer orientation

Competencies

Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
Attention to detail
Resilience
Engaging diversity
Verbal & written communication skills
Influencing skills
Building relationships
Customer responsiveness
Organisational awareness
Action orientation
Excellence orientation
Ethical behaviour

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