Job
description
positions including specialties in Operating Theatres, Renal Unit, Obstetrics
& Gynecology and Intensive Care Unit. All positions are based at Life Gaborone Private Hospital,
reporting to the respective Unit
Managers in various Units. The successful candidates will
contribute to the effective fu
nctioning of the units and ensure quality nursing
care to all patients.
Requirements
Critical
Outputs:
To provide
quality patient care by;
- Providing
quality basic and specialized nursing care in respective Unit - Continual
communication with the patient and family with regards to the patient’s
condition - Administering
of medication in accordance with ethical, legal framework requirement - Comply
with internal policies and protocols - Ensuring
quality management systems and initiatives are conducted in accordance
with Unit specification - Advocate
the patient by motivating acuity to the case management and notify the
doctor of any limitations
Provide
effective people management while interacting with a multi-disciplinary team;
- Interacting
and communicating with a multi-disciplinary team and effective cost
management by; - Managing
all stock used according to unit specific policies and protocols - Control
and manage staff hours leave in accordance with the company policy
Provide
effective Infection Prevention and Health and Safety by;
- Maintaining
a safe and holistic patient environment in order to enforce infection
prevention. - Promoting
a safe and healthy working environment by completing SHEQ alerts and
incident reports to the QSSS.
Ensuring
effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders by;
- Conducting
in-service orientation on doctor specific preferences - Execute
doctors requests and prescriptions after patient rounds - Assisting
in multi-disciplinary team members with the execution of their duties
Ensuring the
effective functioning of equipment and instrumentation;
- Educate
and supervise staff and doctors on the correct utilisation of specialised
equipment and instrumentation
Ensuring
effective record keeping by;
- Ensuring
records are accurately completed and stored in accordance with legal and
ethical requirements.
Requirements:
- Qualified
General Nurses with current registration with the Botswana Nursing
Council. - Post
Basic Certificate in specialised nursing with minimum of two year
experience post -qualifications. - Computer
proficiency, sound Knowledge of English for effective communication. - Knowledge
of Setswana will be an advantage. - Candidates
must be compassionate with a desire to serve patients with sincerity - Passion
of healthcare industry and Nursing; able to work under pressure and
flexi-hours.
Competencies:
- Problem-solving,
analysis and judgement - Attention
to detail - Resilience
- Motivating
people - Engaging
diversity - Verbal
& written communication skills - Influencing
skills - Building
relationships - Customer
responsiveness - Organisational
awareness - Excellence
orientation - Ethical
behaviour - Action
orientation
Closing
date and application instructions
Closing
date:
Interested candidates who meet the requirements are invited to apply by
forwarding The application letter with comprehensive CV and certified
qualifications to the attention of: The
Human Resource Manager, Life Gaborone Private Hospital, Private Bag br 130,
Gaborone. Telephone:3685765: 3685600
not later than the 19th August 2016.
Life Healthcare is
an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Only shortlisted candidate will be responded to.