Physician Extender

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient history taking and physical assessments.
• Assess, implement, evaluate and document patient care plans.
• Monitor patients throughout treatment and promptly report abnormal findings.
• Provide patient education, counselling and telephone support regarding cancer treatment and symptom management.
• Perform nursing procedures within scope of practice, including wound care, injections and CVAD access and maintenance.
• Coordinate patient appointments, investigations and follow-up care.
• Assist doctors with clinical procedures and patient management.
• Maintain accurate electronic medical records and clinical documentation.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary healthcare team to ensure quality patient care.
• Promote patient safety through infection prevention, risk management and compliance with Occupational Health and Safety requirements.
• Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement initiatives.
• Ensure accurate billing, medical aid authorisations and stock control.
• Maintain professional competence through continuous learning and participation in unit academic activities.

Key Competencies

• Excellent clinical assessment skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Patient-centred approach to care
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Sound clinical judgement and problem-solving ability
• High level of professionalism and attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Computer literacy Microsoft Office 365 and electronic medical records
• Emotional resilience and integrity

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

Required Minimum Education

• Diploma in Enrolled Nursing
• Current registration with the South African Nursing Council SANC
• Current Basic Life Support BLS certification

Required Minimum Experience

• Minimum of 2 years' clinical nursing experience in an acute healthcare setting
• Oncology nursing experience will be advantageous