Vacancies

Registered Nurse 2IC | Emergency Unit

Function
Nursing
Facility
Life Cosmos Hospital
Position
Registered Nurse 2IC | Emergency Unit
Introduction

A vacancy exists for a Registered Nurse 2IC – Emergency Unit, based at Life Cosmos Hospital, Mpumalanga, reporting to Brian Mashaba, Unit Manager.  The successful candidate will be responsible for providing holistic patient care and collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders in line with Company & Hospital strategic objectives.

Critical Outputs

Effective cost management of staff and stock by

  • Evaluating employee labour hours and manage debit and credit hours
  • Minimising 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 investigation of 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

Supporting the Unit Manager in management functions of the unit

  • In the absence of the Unit Manager taking charge of the unit.
Requirements
  • Relevant Degree or diploma in Nursing
  • Nursing Experience and qualification in Emergency Care essential
  • Current registration with the relevant professional or regulatory body
  • Understanding of the private healthcare industry, its challenges and role players would be an advantage
  • Computer proficiency
Competencies
  • Resilience
  • Engaging diversity
  • Verbal & written communication and presentation
  • Influencing
  • Drive & energy
  • Excellence orientation
  • Ethical behaviour
  • Building relationships
  • Customer responsiveness
  • Organisational awareness
Email
Mmaosia.kgoele@lifehealthcare.co.za
Closing date
Wednesday, September 11, 2024

Internal applicants - Before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.

Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert, should consider their application as unsuccessful.


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