Baby clinic

An exiting opportunity has arisen for the position of Registered Nurse in the Health Mother and Baby Clinic at Little Life Rosepark Hospital in Bloemfontein. The above position report to the Unit Manager, Marlie Coetzer. The successful candidate will contribute to the effective functioning of the Little Life Baby Clinic and ensure quality nursing care to all patients. *To provide quality patient care by:* * Identifying and ensuring staff undergo department specific micro orientation * Daily Care Rounds to be done, ensuring patient satisfaction is enhanced * Provide accurate, appropriate and adequate information to parents while visiting the clinic.  * Ensure professional ethical practice in the Clinic. * Provide and supervise individualized, specific nursing care to the patients. *Provide effective people management by:* * Interacting and communicating with a multi-disciplinary team * Provide training and development to ensure personal and professional growth * Ensure the Clinic team works according to the scope of practice in order to ensure the correct skills mix is utilised *Provide effective cost management by:* * Minimising unnecessary stock wastage and facilitating maintenance of equipment * Utilization of tools such as Impilo board for correct stock charging, and ensuring that the correct level of care is updated *Provide effective Infection Control and SHEQ by:* * Maintaining a safe and holistic patient environment in order to enforce infection control * Promoting a safe and healthy working environment by completing SHEQ alerts and incident reports to the Quality Manager * Ensuring effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders by:* * Conducting in-service orientation on doctor specific preferences * Ensuring the effective functioning of equipment and instrumentation * Check equipment and instrumentation are in working condition on a daily basis and report any defaults to Unit Manager and Clinical Engineer * Educate and supervise staff and doctors on the correct utilisation of specialised equipment and instrumentation *Ensuring effective record keeping by: * * Ensuring records and accurately completed and stored in accordance with legal and ethical requirements * Perform Clinic Sister duties according to regulations. * Keep accurate records of patients details, and ensure communications is followed up.  * Ensure that the clinic is open and operational according to the hours stated. * Build and maintain healthy relationships with the following stakeholders: Patients, Doctors, Colleagues, Medical Aids, Suppliers/Representatives, * Take part in the planning and presenting of marketing events.  Relevant Degree or Diploma in Nursing Registration with SANC as a Qualified Midwife *is essential.* Two years’ experience in community health nursing, primary health care, breastfeeding support will be an advantage.  Emotional intelligence, trustworthy and honest.  Time management. Understanding of the Privat