Job Description

Duties & Responsibilities:

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 and maintain accurate files and records of patient medication and conduct ward rounds including accompanying Doctors and other Medical Practitioners for creating and evaluating customised care plans including implementing



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



Take responsibility for activities specifically related to midwifery which include - Act as lead health professional and contact for the expecting mother, provide full antenatal care, identify high risk pregnancies, monitor and support expecting mothers during labour and the birthing process, teach new and expectant mothers how to feed, care for and bathe their babies and understand the emotional, physical, and psychological process of pregnancy and birth



Nursing degree/Diploma



Current registration with South African Nursing Council



BLS qualification.



Previous experience in a private hospital environment advantageous



3+ Years' experience in Maternity



Advanced Midwifery Qualification



Between 3 - 5 Years