Professional Nurse - Surgical ICU

Medi Clinic; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Johannesburg seeks a dedicated nurse to deliver safe and quality nursing care. The role involves collaborating with a multi-professional team, ensuring patient safety, and maintaining comprehensive records. Ideal candidates will possess a nursing degree and relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience required.
• 1 year post-graduate qualification experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality nursing care in collaboration with a multi-professional team.
• Identify, prevent, and manage risks to ensure patient safety.
• Provide accurate and comprehensive records of all nursing interventions.

Skills

Infection prevention and control

Pharmacology

Patient assessment skills

Nursing processes and procedures

Computer literate

Risk identification

Education

Degree / Diploma in General Nursing

Critical care Postgraduate certificate/diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Req#: 40919

Location: Wits Donald Gordon Med Centre/Parktown, Johannesburg, South Africa

Employment type: Full-Time

Closing date: 29/06/2023

Number of positions: 2

Recruiter: Masego Patricia Katane

Reference number: 40919

Workplace Type: On-site

Contract: Permanent

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.

REQUIRED EDUCATION

• Essential: Degree / Diploma in General Nursing.
• Desired: Critical care Postgraduate certificate/diploma.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Essential minimum: 2-3 years of experience.
• Desired: 1 year post-graduate qualification experience before placement in a specialised unit.

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Infection prevention and control (IPC) principles and protocols.
• Pharmacology.
• Scientific nursing principles and processes.
• 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.

About the company

Mediclinic International plc, founded in 1983, is an international private hospital group with operations in South Africa, Namibia, Switzerland, and the United Arab Emirates.