Professional Nurse- Critical Care & High Care (Specialised)

Job Description

To deliver safe, comprehensive and quality nursing care according to the Scope of Practice. This permanent, on-site position is based in Mabopane, Pretoria, South Africa.

Requirements

• Degree / Diploma in General Nursing
• Infection prevention and control
• Pharmacology
• Scientific nursing principles and process
• Nursing record keeping
• Patient assessment skills
• Nursing processes and procedures
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
• Develop/ modify a nursing care plan
• Relevant nursing legislation
• Basic life support trained (ACLS; ATLS; PALS training for specialised wards)
• Risk identification
• Midwifery (desired)
• Postgraduate certificate/ diploma in relevant specialty area (desired)
• 1 year post-graduate qualification experience before placement in a specialised unit (desired)

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality nursing care in collaboration with a multi-professional team
• Identify, prevent and manage risks to ensure patient safety
• Facilitate a positive patient experience by creating a conducive environment
• Provide accurate and comprehensive records of all nursing interventions
• Create a learning environment that builds staff competence
• Ensure that all utilised stock and equipment are accurately charged