RN – Experienced Recovery

We provide meaningful careers that connect people with purpose.

We are united by a common purpose of providing the best and safest care; and by our shared values of Care, Truth, Participation, Compassion and Dignity.

Netcare invites you to be part of our journey.

The Professional Scrub Nurse/Clinical Nurse is a professional who remains responsible for the assessment, planning and implementation of individualised, holistic, and person-centred nursing care of a patient, their families, or the community, either performed directly or indirectly.
The incumbent ultimately coordinates patient care within the concept of the multi-disciplinary health team.
The incumbent also fulfils the role using scientifically based nursing theories and processes, treating the patients as a physical, social, and spiritual individual, and by use of educational and technical means applicable to health care practice.
The Professional Nurse – recovery and anaesthetics will render and promote cost effective, safe quality patient care in accordance with hospital standards and policies.

Administration

·         Completion of Peri-operative document /CareOn to ensure compliance to Recovery Protocols and Procedures

·         Ensure all stock is well controlled, managed, and charged electronically on MoBit.

·         Management and issue/return of drugs according to Standard Operating procedure.

·         Ensure Scheduled 5 & 6 Medicines are ordered, checked and correct; done weekly.

·         Daily audit of emergency trolleys/and equipment as per assigned responsibilities

Research activities

·         Keep abreast of current research in the discipline

Patient care

90%

·         Practice patient care according to the Scope of Practice and assume total responsibility for these activities.

·         Contribute to the holistic care of patients.

·         Communicate effectively with hand over to ward staff, regarding post op Patients’ care and prescriptions on transfer to wards.

·         Practice principles of infection prevention and adhere to standard precautions re- protective equipment. Ensure correct procedures are followed when dealing with highly infectious patients (super bugs).

·         Promote and maintain good public relations with patients, relatives, and doctors.

·         Execute all procedures according to hospital standards/polices.

·         Refer all complaints from patients and doctors to the Unit Manager

·         Carry out all departmental duties as assigned by shift leader, assist, when necessary, in theatre.

·         Communicate with Health Care Practitioners / Anaesthetists regarding any change in the status of a patient in recovery.

·         Administer/ store and control of Scheduled medication in accordance with the Netcare policy.

·         Perform other duties as reasonably requested by the Unit Manager or senior member of staff.

Quality assurance

·         Participate in theatre’s quality improvement programme.

Safety awareness and risk management

·         Identify risks in the department, ensure effective risk prevention and management thereof.

·         Maintain a therapeutic, clean, and safe environment that is free from medico-legal hazards.

·         Adhere to the Netcare Resuscitation and Reanimation policy.

·         Adhere to Netcare medical waste management principles and all other waste management principles.

·         Maintain a safe working environment in accordance with the Machinery and Occupational Safety Act

·         Report and act upon potential/actual risks identified.

·         Responsible for ensuring correct use, cleaning, and storage of equipment.

·         Report equipment needing repair or replacement.

·         Always maintain professional conduct and standards in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.

·         Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.

·         Adhere to the bare below elbow principles i.e. no dangling earrings, necklaces, false nails, nail polish, wrist watches, one wedding band may be worn

·         No cell phones in theatres allowed.

TRANSFORMATION OF OUR SOCIETY

Build and maintain stakeholder relationships

·         Work effectively and co-operatively with others to establish and maintain good working relationships that are mutually beneficial.

·         Create and maintain a positive environment where the differences of others are recognized, understood, and valued, so that all can reach their full potential and maximize their contributions.

·         Develop collaborative relationships to help accomplish work goal.

Resource allocation

·         Manage appropriate level of care with skills mix

Personal and professional development

·         Keep up to date with Netcare’s evolving policies and procedures.

·         Be Accountable for own personal and professional development.

·         Be accountable for maintaining competence in CPR.

·         Be accountable for time management.

·         Keep abreast of current research in the discipline.

·         Mentoring and supervision of students and support staff

·         Facilitation of a learning environment

SKILLS PROFILE

EDUCATION

Essential

·         Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse/ Midwife or equivalent NQF 7 qualifications.

·         Relevant qualification within a specialist area

WORK EXPERIENCE

Essential

·         Relevant experience in the nursing discipline in accordance with specific requirements

·         Capacity to implement and maintain standards of health practice Netcare Values

At Netcare, our core value is care. We care about the dignity of our patients and all members of the Netcare family. We care about the participation of our people and our partners in everything we do. We care about truth in all our actions. We are compassionate about quality care and professional excellence.

·         Care - The basis of our business. The professional, ethical patient care and services we offer at every level of the organisation.

·         Truth - The crucial element in building relationships that work. Open communication with honesty and integrity is essential.

·         Dignity - An acknowledgement of the uniqueness of individuals. A commitment to care with the qualities of respect and understanding.

·         Compassion - The creative, compassionate, and innovative drive to do things better than before. To develop and implement successful healthcare solutions for all.

·         Participation - The willingness and desire to work in productive and creative partnerships with others and the commitment to communicate.

The Netcare Way

Netcare is committed to providing quality care. Our basic service standard holds us accountable for the below seven behaviours which you will be accountable to uphold:

·         I always greet everyone to show my respect.

·         I always wear my name badge to show my identity.

·         I am always well-groomed to show my dignity.

• I always practise proper hand hygiene to show my care.

·         I always seek consent to show my compassion.

·         I always say thank you to show my appreciation.

·         I always embrace diversity to strengthen inclusivity and belonging.

SKILLS

Decision Making

Capable of making decisions timeously and taking responsibility for the consequences.

Continuous Improvement

The capacity to improve systems and processes to facilitate continuous improvement.

Personal Work Ethic

Capacity to instil an ethic of quality and consistency in self and others.

Building Relationships

Capacity to establish constructive and effective relationships.

Communication

The capacity to clearly present information, either written or verbal.

Teamwork

Capacity to cooperate with others to work towards a common goal.

Technical Knowledge

The capacity to perform a technical function to required standards. required from all accredited bodies and appropriate health legislation

Join the team committed to providing the best and safest health and care.