Registered Nurse 2IC | Emergency Unit

Registered Nurse 2IC | Emergency Unit

Job Function: Nursing
Location: Life Cosmos Hospital, Mpumalanga
Position: Registered Nurse 2IC (Second-in-Charge) | Emergency Unit

Introduction
Life Cosmos Hospital is looking for a dedicated and skilled Registered Nurse to step into the role of Second-in-Charge (2IC) in our busy Emergency Unit. If you’re passionate about delivering excellent patient care, managing staff, and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. The successful candidate will assist the Unit Manager in running the emergency department and will be responsible for providing high-quality care, ensuring patient safety, and maintaining strong relationships with doctors, staff, patients, and other stakeholders.

You will work closely with Brian Mashaba, the Unit Manager, and step into a leadership role when he is not available.

Key Responsibilities

As the 2IC in the Emergency Unit, your duties will include:

Staff and Stock Management:
- Keep a close eye on employee working hours to make sure that labour is managed effectively by balancing credit and debit hours.
- Help reduce stock wastage by making sure that supplies are used wisely and that all medical equipment is maintained properly.
Patient Care:
- Ensure that new staff receive a thorough orientation specific to the Emergency Unit.
- Perform daily care rounds to check on patients and address any complaints or issues promptly.
- Make sure that patients and their families receive clear, accurate information throughout their stay, helping them understand procedures and what to expect.
Risk Management and Safety:
- Implement safety protocols and infection control measures to reduce risks in the unit.
- Ensure compliance with ISO standards to support proper infection control and hygiene practices.
Relationships with Stakeholders:
- Understand the preferences of doctors and the needs of other stakeholders (such as patients and families), and incorporate them into the daily functioning of the unit.
- Actively support the Unit Manager with administrative and management tasks.
Leadership Role:
- When the Unit Manager is absent, you will take over the management of the unit, ensuring that everything continues to run smoothly and efficiently.

Requirements
To be considered for this role, you must have:

A degree or diploma in Nursing.
Experience and qualification in Emergency Care are essential for this role.
Current registration with the relevant professional body (such as the South African Nursing Council).
A good understanding of the private healthcare industry would be beneficial, especially the challenges and key players in the field.
Proficiency in using a computer for tasks such as patient records, reporting, and communication.

Skills and Competencies
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualities:

Resilience – Ability to stay calm and effective in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
Engaging diversity – Comfortable working with a diverse team and patient population.
Communication skills – Strong verbal and written communication skills are important for giving instructions, documenting care, and talking with patients and their families.
Influencing skills – Ability to motivate and guide staff toward achieving the best outcomes for patients.
Drive & energy – Passion for delivering excellent healthcare and a high level of motivation.
Customer responsiveness – A keen focus on the needs of patients, ensuring that their care is always prioritized.
Ethical behaviour – A commitment to upholding the highest ethical standards in all aspects of patient care and professional conduct.
Building relationships – Strong interpersonal skills to foster positive working relationships with colleagues and doctors.
Organisational awareness – Understanding the structure and operations of the hospital to effectively navigate its systems and processes.

Application Process
Interested in joining our dynamic team? Download the application form here, complete it, and email it along with your CV to Mmaosia.kgoele@lifehealthcare.co.za.

Closing Date
Submit your application before Wednesday, September 11, 2024.

Important Information for Applicants

Internal applicants should have a discussion with their line manager before applying.
External applicants are welcome to apply as well.

Life Healthcare is committed to equal employment opportunities for all. We thank everyone for their interest, but please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.

We encourage you to explore other job opportunities with us, and we wish you the best of luck in your application!