PERMANENT AND SESSIONAL REGISTERED NURSES - LIFE GABORONE PRIVATE HOSPITAL

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.

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.