Professional Nurse Specialised - NICU

Mediclinic Kimberley; Kimberley; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A medical facility in Kimberley is seeking a qualified nurse to provide comprehensive nursing care in collaboration with other healthcare professionals. The ideal candidate will have a degree or diploma in General Nursing and preferably possess experience in a specialized unit. This role focuses on ensuring patient safety, maintaining patient records, and fostering a supportive learning environment for staff.

Qualifications

• Degree / Diploma in General Nursing is required.
• Midwifery qualification preferred.
• 1 year post-graduate qualification experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality nursing care and manage patient safety.
• Facilitate a positive patient experience and keep accurate nursing records.
• Create a learning environment to build staff competence.

Skills

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

Education

Degree / Diploma in General Nursing

Midwifery; Postgraduate certificate / diploma in relevant specialty area

Job description

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

To deliver safe, comprehensive and quality nursing care according to the Scope of Practice

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

• 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

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION : Degree / Diploma in General Nursing

DESIRED EDUCATION

DESIRED EDUCATION : Midwifery; Postgraduate certificate / diploma in relevant specialty area

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE : None

DESIRED EXPERIENCE

DESIRED EXPERIENCE : 1 year post-graduate qualification experience before placement in a specialised unit

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• 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