4 Maternity Nurse jobs in South Africa

Job Summary:

The Registered Nurse will promote and deliver quality patient care and wellness in accordance with industry standards and to execute Nursing duties within the standards, procedures and protocols set down by the South African Nursing Council and Scope of Practice.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• • Nursing degree/Diploma
• Current registration with South African Nursing Council
• BLS qualification.
• Previous experience in a private hospital environment advantageous
• 3+ Years' experience in Maternity
• Advanced Midwifery Qualification
• Computer Literacy

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Perform nursing duties in accordance with the South African Nursing Council (SANC), Department of Health (DOH) and National Core Standards.
• Adhere to the principles and standards of patient advocacy according to the SANC acts and Omissions, Company Code of Conduct, patient rights and Responsibility charter, National Millennium Development goals and the responsibility of continuous professional development (CPD). Supervise, organize, lead and control quality of care work for self and the team adhering to therapeutic standards and goals.
• Actively participate in internal and external auditing processes, for example DOH, National core standards, SHERQ, SANC and Risk Audit.
• Document and maintain accurate files and records of patient medication and conduct ward rounds including accompanying Doctors and other Medical Practitioners for creating and evaluating customized care plans including implementing.
• Monitor activities of nurses to ensure compliance with protocols, security and safety of patient environment, Group Nursing policies and procedures, SANC requirements on findings through regular unit rounds.
• Take responsibility for activities specifically related to midwifery which include – Act as lead health professional and contact for the expecting mother, provide full antenatal care, identify high risk pregnancies, monitor and support expecting mothers during labour and the birthing process, teach new and expectant mothers how to feed, care for and bathe their babies and understand the emotional, physical, and psychological process of pregnancy and birth.

• Work within scope of practice

• Adhere to hospital policies, protocols and best practices

• Knowledge and insight into infection prevention principles

• Promote and maintain patient health and give health education

• Strong quality patient care orientation

• BLS competent

• Accompany Doctors on ward rounds

• High energy levels and tolerance for stress/pressure

• Identify risks and identify incident policies

• Adaptable and able to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills at all levels

• Current Registration with SANC as an Enrolled Nurse

• Proven experience as an Enrolled Nurse

• Previous experience in a Private Hospital is advantageous

• Previous experience in a Maternity Unit is advantageous

• Shift work compulsory

• Understand basic IPC practices

Job Title: Enrolled Nurse (Maternity Ward)

Location: Clinix Tshepo Themba Private Hospital(Soweto)

Reports to: Unit Manager.

Job Summary:

As Enrolled Nurse, to take responsibility for both direct and indirect nursing care of a patient or group of patients, and to function under the direct and/ or indirect supervision of a Registered Nurse, according to the scope of practice of an Enrolled Nurse.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• Grade 12.
• Enrolled Nursing qualification.
• Current registration with South African Nursing Council.
• BLS qualification.
• 3+ years' relevant Nursing experience in Female ward.
• Experience within a private hospital environment advantageous.
• Computer proficiency advantageous.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Perform all duties in accordance with the South African Nursing Council (SANC), Department of Health (DOH) and National Core Standards.
• Adhere to the principles and standards of patient advocacy according to the SANC acts and Omissions, Company Code of Conduct, patient rights and Responsibility charter, National Millennium Development goals and the responsibility of continuous professional development (CPD). Plan, organize, assess, and prioritize work for self to ensure efficient completion of tasks under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Drive quality of care adhering to work standards and establishing a safe, therapeutic, and clean environment for all stakeholders (patient, family, doctors, and staff) that is free from medico-legal hazards.
• Document patient care services by accurately charting in patient and department records including progress on patients' condition.
• Drive a positive patient (customer) experience by putting patients first and deliver holistic customer-oriented service.
• Adhere to the principles of Lean management (i.e., reducing wastage and unnecessary expenditure) without compromising patient care whilst ensuring minimal wastage.
• Participate as a team member and contribute effectively towards achievement of unit goals.