General Nurse

We provide meaningful careers that connect people with purpose.

We are united by a common purpose of providing the best and safest care; and by our shared values of Care, Truth, Participation, Compassion and Dignity.

Netcare invites you to be part of our journey.

The General Nurse will be responsible for providing quality nursing care to patients in accordance with the nursing process, standards of practice, policies and procedures. Also assist with admission, discharge, transfer and record keeping processes as well as maintain patient files.

Duties

• •Provide general nursing care to patients within the Emergency Department according to hospital policy, procedure and relevant legislation.
• •Ensure all documentation is completed accurately and timeously.
• •Maintain cleanliness of equipment and patient areas at all times.
• •Assist with admissions, discharges and transfers of patients in a timely manner.
• •Assist with triage and registration of patients in the ED.
• •Adhere to the principles of infection control and handle all clinical waste according to hospital policy.
• •Attend to call bells promptly and efficiently. Communicate effectively with patients, families and other staff members
• •Participate in the handover process on shifts.

Qualifications & Experience

• •Enrolled in or passed out of Basic General Nursing Qualification.
• •Registration with SANC as a General Nurse.
• •Previous experience in a hospital environment would be advantageous.
• •Must have good communication skills.
• •Ability to work under pressure.
• •Excellent interpersonal skills.
• •Compassionate nature.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• •Professional flexibility in working hours while supporting daily business operations, including weekend, public holiday, and night duty shifts.
• •Will interact with internal and external customers through several different means.

NETCARE VALUES AND BEHAVIOURS

Netcare Values

At Netcare, our core value is care. We care about the dignity of our patients and all members of the Netcare family. We care about the participation of our people and our partners in everything we do. We care about truth in all our actions. We are passionate about quality care and professional excellence.

• •At Netcare, our core value is care .
• •We care about the dignity of our patients and all members of the Netcare family.
• •We care about the participation of our people and our healthcare partners in everything that we do.
• •We care about the truth in all our actions.
• •We listen with empathy and respond with acts of compassion in all interactions with our patients and their families.

The Netcare Way

Netcare is committed to providing quality care. Our basic service standard holds us accountable for the below seven behaviours which you will be accountable to uphold:

• •Respect - I always greet everyone to show my respect.
• •Identity - I always wear my name badge to show my identity.
• •Dignity - I always treat others with consideration and humility to uphold dignity
• •Care - I always act in the best interest of Netcare and others to show I care
• •Compassion - I always listen with empathy and respond with kind action to show my compassion
• •Appreciation - I always say thank you to show my appreciation.
• •Diversity - I always embrace diversity to strengthen inclusivity and belonging.

Join the team committed to providing the best and safest health and care.