Registered Nurse: Psychiatry - Soweto, South Africa - Clinix Health Group (Pty) Ltd

Clinix Health Group (Pty) Ltd

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Soweto, South Africa

1 week ago

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Thabo Mthembu

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Job Title:
Registered Nurse - Psychiatry (Psych Trained) X2.

Location:
Clinix Tshepo-Themba Private Hospital (Soweto, Dobsonville).

Reports to:
Unit Manager.

Job Summary:

The Registered Nurse will promote and deliver quality patient care and wellness in accordance with industry standards and to execute Nursing duties within the standards, procedures and protocols set down by the South African Nursing Council and Scope of Practice.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

Nursing degree/Diploma with Psychiatry.
Current registration with South African Nursing Council.
BLS qualification.
Post registration experience preferred.
Previous experience in a private hospital environment advantageous.
Computer Literacy.

Minimum Job Requirements:

Perform nursing duties in accordance with the South African Nursing Council (SANC), Department of Health (DOH) and National Core Standards.
Adhere to the principles and standards of patient advocacy according to the SANC acts and Omissions, Company Code of Conduct, patient rights and Responsibility charter, National Millennium Development goals and the responsibility of continuous professional development (CPD). Supervise, organize, lead and control quality of care work for self and the team adhering to therapeutic standards and goals.
Actively participate in internal and external auditing processes, for example DOH, National core standards, SHERQ, SANC and Risk Audit.
Document patient care services by accurately charting inpatient and department records including updating care plans as patient needs changes.
Monitor activities of nurses to ensure compliance with protocols, security and safety of patient environment, Group Nursing policies and procedures, SANC requirements on findings through regular unit rounds.
Establish a harmonious and compassionate environment that promotes the patients mental and physical health and provide the required support to family and friends.
Support the Nursing Services Manager and Unit Manager in controlling budget expenditure, by ensuring nursing resource spend in line with budget, patient care and actual activities.