Akeso Registered Nurse

Ensure that task allocation of subordinates, ie Enrolled Nurses (ENs), Enrolled Nursing Auxiliaries (ENAs) and Health Care Workers (HCWs) is done at the start of each shift. Ensure that proper handover takes place at the start of and during the shift. Participate in twice-yearly appraisals of subordinates. Responsible for ensuring that the Policy and Procedure file is kept intact and well-maintained. Familiarity with the content of the Policy and Procedure file, and ensure that implementation of the policies and procedures are adhered to by self and subordinates. Attend meetings as delegated by the Nursing Unit Manager, in her absence or as part of the nursing team, e.g. Ward Rounds, Nursing Management meetings, Administration meetings, Health and Safety Committee meetings, Infection Control Committee meetings, Employment Equity Committee meetings, Risk Management Committee meetings. Actively participate in the meetings by making suggestions, offering contributions and being involved in problem-solving with regard to improving the patients' experience whilst patients at Akeso clinics. Responsible for giving feedback to other members of the nursing team by means of verbal and written handovers in respect of changes in a patient's treatment, any new decisions that have been taken, or any management changes. In the absence of the Nursing Unit Manager, or as a delegated duty, the RN will be able to plan systematically, adapt as circumstances change, and successfully carry a greater workload. Delegate duties in accordance with the knowledge, skills and competencies of subordinates, thus maximising the utilisation of manpower and improving productivity. Exercise control over all available resources in a responsible manner: Medication - The ordering of medication for patients to be done according to policy. - Ensure safekeeping of medicines as per policy. Medical consumables - Medical supplies to be kept at a manageable level and controlled as per policy. - Prevent stock shortages through planned ordering. Equipment - Ensure that equipment is used correctly. - Ensure maintenance of equipment. - Ensure safekeeping of equipment as per policy. Environment - Ensure that electric lights, heaters and air-conditioners are turned off when not in use. - Report maintenance issues. Comply with the Health and Safety Representative role and function. Responsible for the day-to-day supervision of the RN's subordinates. The delegation and supervision of subordinates is done according to their knowledge, skills and competencies, in order to ensure that quality nursing care is rendered. Lead by example and monitor subordinates. Be involved in the planning of the in-service training programme, in conjunction with the NUM and NSM, taking into account the needs of the group and planning accordingly. The in-service training programme is a participatory function and therefore all RNs are encouraged to make contributions towards the development, implementation and evaluation of the programme. The RN is expected to be on time for the in-service training / journal club and to encourage colleagues and subordinates to do likewise. The RN will prepare for and present at the in-service training if so requested. The RN is involved in the day-to-day in-service training of the assistant nurse and health care worker by making maximum use of the teachable moment for subordinates. This is done by placing emphasis on basic nursing skills, basic psychiatric nursing skills, incident-reporting, record-keeping and computer literacy. The training register is to be completed and signed after each training session, be it formal or informal (the teachable moment). Legislation: All nursing activities must be executed according to the legislation application within the Scope of Practice for a Registered Nurse; ie The Nursing Act No. 33 of 2005, and the Nursing Act No. 50 of 1978 and Regulations, as well as the Mental Health Care Act No. 17 of 2002 and Regulations. Company and Clinic Policy: Responsible for ensuring that the Akeso Human Resources and Hospital Policy files, as well as the Akeso Clinics Policy file, are kept intact and well-maintained. The RN is expected to be familiar with the content of the above-mentioned policy files and to disseminate the contents to subordinates. Ensure the implementation of the above-mentioned policies and procedures and that these are adhered to by self and subordinates. Take an active role in policy and procedure review processes. To ensure that the patient receives the desired standard of nursing care, there must be active involvement in all aspects of clinical nursing which will fulfil the needs of each patient. In order to do this, the RN must develop the knowledge and skills required to successfully carry out all the aspects of clinical work delegated to him/her. This includes: Being responsible for giving feedback to other members of the nursing team by means of a verbal and written handover, especially with regard to changes in the patients' treatment programme. Performing the psychiatric nursing evaluation and comprehensively completing the documentation. Provision of a therapeutic environment. Execution of instructions from the patient's doctor and other members of the MDT. The therapeutic use of self. Forming therapeutic nurse-patient relationships. Performing crisis intervention. Appropriate counselling of patient where it is not in conflict with the patient's therapeutic programme. Providing psychiatric nursing care. Providing pre- and post-procedure care to the patient receiving Electro Convulsive Therapy (ECT). Administering and evaluating the effect of medication. Critical analysis of the patient's vital signs and reporting of abnormalities. Providing health education to patients, families and the public when appropriate. Providing discharge education individually and by means of planned and specific nursing groups on a Saturday. Ensuring that all information pertaining to the patient is recorded chronologically, comprehensively, accurately, and legibly. Ensuring that confidentiality is maintained at all times. Carrying out patient care and specific duties as delegated by the Nursing Unit Manager. Ensuring that safe patient care is practised at all times, especially with regard to patients on Special Observation. Maintaining open communication with family members and significant others at all times, whilst maintaining patient confidentiality. Be an advocate of Akeso Clinics. Be a role model for peers and subordinates. Work within the framework of the Akeso company policies and procedures. Treat all clinic personnel with dignity and respect. Be non-judgemental towards your colleagues. Be helpful towards clinic personnel and the general public. Assist with investigating of all negative clinical incidents. Assist with monitoring safety standards in accordance with the Machine and Occupational Safety Act (Act 6 of 1983). Report all accidents and incidents to Line Manager / Safety Representatives. Assist with compliance with protocols, policies and Acts. Report all equipment not in working order. Assist with the control of asset register Assist with Medical Healthcare waste management and compliance to legal requirements. Participation, representation and/or Chair on committees e.g. Occupational Health and safety, Infection and prevention, clinical governance. Assist with ensuring unit is providing safe, cost-effective quality patient care in line with Clinical Governance strategy and evidence-based practice. Assist with evaluating the patient's journey through patient experience and stakeholder input. Assist with evaluation of nursing quality indicators and clinical outcomes. Effective communication with patients regarding their care. Promotion of health and wellbeing. Ensuring