At least five Vacancies exist in Permanent and Sessional Registered Nurses 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 functioning of the units and ensure quality nursing care to all patients.
Duties
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
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.
