Professional Nurse - Cardio ICU

Mediclinic Heart Hospital; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a qualified nurse to deliver safe and comprehensive nursing care in Cardio Critical Care. The role involves collaborating with a multi-professional team, ensuring patient safety, and maintaining accurate records. Candidates must possess a nursing degree and have relevant experience in the field.

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years' experience in Cardio Critical Care is essential.
• 1 year post-graduate qualification experience before placement in a specialised unit is 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.

Skills

Infection prevention and control

Pharmacology

Scientific nursing principles

Nursing processes and procedures

Basic life support trained

Education

Degree / Diploma in General Nursing

Midwifery

Postgraduate certificate / diploma in relevant specialty area

Job description

Job Description

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

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

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

REQUIRED EDUCATION

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION: Degree / Diploma in General Nursing.

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

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 1 to 2 years' experience in Cardio Critical Care.

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 processes and procedures.
• Develop / modify a nursing care plan.
• Basic life support trained (ACLS; ATLS; PALS training for specialised wards).