Professional Nurse

SUMMARY:

POSITION INFO:

•  Provide direction and supervision for the implementation of the nursing plan (clinical practice/quality patient care).
•  Implement standards, practices, criteria, and indicators for quality nursing (quality of practice).
• Practice nursing and health care in accordance with the laws and regulations relevant to nursing and health care.
• Maintain a constructive working relationship with nursing and other stakeholders.
• Utilize human, material, and physical resources efficiently and effectively.
• Participate in the implementation of the Business goals and objectives to ensure the business is profitable
• Maintain accurate and complete patient records according to legal requirements.
• Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self-development.
• Ensure the provision of accurate statistical information for data management.
•  Ensure the provision of a safe and therapeutic environment for patients, staff, and the public through the implementation of Infection Prevention and Control standards, Occupational Health and Safety Act, and prevention of medical/legal risks.
• Exercise control over discipline, grievance, and labor relations issues.
• Display concern for patients, promoting and advocating proper treatment and care including awareness and willingness to respond to patient needs and requirements. Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to ensure good, cost-effective, equitable, and efficient nursing care. NB: Must be prepared to work shifts as per allocation; including day shifts, weekends, and public holidays. Provide patient consultation to achieve their healthcare needs while meeting financial targets and objectives.
• Participate in community healthcare promotion and build professional relationships with the communities around.

•  Degree/Diploma in General Nursing) that allows for registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
• Current registration with the South African Nursing Council (2024).
• Knowledge, Skills, Training, and Competencies Required: Demonstrate an understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practices such as the Nursing Act.
• Mental Health Act, Health Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, etc., and how this impacts on service delivery. 
• Patient Rights Charter, Public Service Regulations, Labour Relations Act, Disciplinary Code and Procedure, Grievance Procedure, etc. Report writing skills. Demonstrate good communication with patients, supervisors, and other clinicians.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure good nursing care. Work effectively, co-operatively, and amicably with persons of diverse intellectual, cultural, racial, or religious differences.
• Plan and organize own work and that of support personnel to ensure proper nursing care.
• Computer Literacy, Primary Healthcare, Immunization, Family planning Courses, etc, will be added advantages.
• Must not have taken part in the YES Program before.
• South African unemployed youth aged between 18 and 34.
  
  Please consider your application unsuccessful when you have not heard from the Signa Opportunity team within two weeks of submitting your application.