Function : Nursing
Facility : Life Wilgeheuwel Hospital
(West Rand in Johannesburg)
A vacancy exists for a Registered Nurse (Midwife Qualified), at Life Wilgeheuwel Hospital, reporting to the Unit Manager.
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing holistic patient care and contributing to collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders in line with company & hospital strategic objectives.
Critical Outputs
Comprehensive perinatal care to antenatal and postnatal patients and babies, and the management of patients in labour.
Strict adherence to Mother and Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative Policies and Procedures as to support and promote breastfeeding.
Effective cost management for staff and stock by:
Flexibility in working hours based on activity and acuity in the unit.
Optimising stock management by ensuring stock is charged accurately and timeously and expiry dates are monitored and communicated.
Providing quality patient care by:
Ensuring patient documentation is medico-legally defensible and comprehensive.
Providing accurate, appropriate and adequate health education to patients and family members during hospitalisation and in preparation for discharge.
Ensuring gentle principles are employed in managing the patients’ experience in the maternity unit.
Monitoring and implementing preventative measures to minimise risk.
Conducting effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders:
Identifying private midwives’/doctors preferences and stakeholder’s needs and the implementation thereof in the working environment.
Requirements
Relevant Degree or Diploma in Nursing with Midwifery
ESMOE trained
Recent nursing experience in maternity
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
Must be able to work under pressure in a continuously changing environment
Competencies
Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
Resilience
Engaging diversity
Verbal & written communication and presentation
Influencing
Drive & energy
Excellence orientation
Ethical behaviour
Building relationships
Customer responsiveness
Organisational awareness
Knowledgeable in BetterOBS and ESMOE
Wilgeheuwel.Recruitment@lifehealthcare.co.za
Closing date : Tuesday, February 6, 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.