Enrolled Nurse- Neurology

Mediclinic International; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Pretoria is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide safe and quality patient care. The candidate will have at least 5 years of experience and must be registered with the South African Nursing Council. Responsibilities include holistic patient care, stocking management, and maintaining a safe working environment. Ideal for resilient nurses with strong communication skills and scrub nursing experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years as a Registered Nurse.
• Scrub nursing experience required.
• Floor nurse and Anesthetic experience is essential.
• Strong knowledge of surgical procedures and patient safety.
• Knowledge of Infection Control & Prevention is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the holistic care of patients.
• Help control patient and hospital costs through effective supply use.
• Ensure proper evidence-based nursing care.
• Maintain a safe working environment in accordance with relevant safety acts.

Skills

Problem-solving

Excellent verbal & written communication

Customer responsiveness

Resilience

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent NQF level 4 qualification

Enrolled Nurse qualification

Current registration with South African Nursing Council (SANC)

Job description

Overview

Registered Nurse role in Pretoria responsible for providing cost-effective, safe, quality patient care in accordance with hospital standards and policies. The nurse will assess, plan, execute and supervise the implementation of care to meet patient needs and act as a model of evidence-based practice. The role includes participation in Clinical Governance and direct and/or indirect nursing care of a patient or group of patients, in accordance with the South African Nursing Council (SANC), Department of Health (DOH) and National Core standards.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the holistic care of patients.
• Maintain the principles of aseptic technique when opening packs and consumables.
• Help control patient and hospital costs through the correct, safe, and economical use of supplies and equipment.
• Communicate effectively with patients regarding their care.
• Promote and maintain good public relations with patients, relatives, and visitors.
• Ensure proper evidence-based nursing care.
• Ensure that all patients have an appropriate nursing care plan.
• Communicate with Health Care Practitioners regarding any change in health status.
• Comply with documentation policy.
• Ensure all stock is well controlled and managed, charged and credited appropriately.
• Maintain a safe working environment in accordance with relevant safety acts.
• Assume responsibility for own personal and professional development.
• Maintain competence in CPR/BLS/Anesthetic refresher course.
• Project a positive professional image.
• Promote and maintain good working and interpersonal relationships with management, colleagues, and doctors.

Qualifications

• Requirements: Grade 12 or equivalent NQF level 4 qualification.
• Enrolled Nurse qualification.
• Current registration with South African Nursing Council (SANC).
• Minimum of 5 years as a Registered Nurse.
• Scrub nursing experience.
• Floor nurse and Anesthetic experience.
• Strong knowledge of surgical procedures and patient safety.
• Extensive knowledge of modern nursing care principles and practices in this highly specialized field.
• Knowledge of Infection Control & Prevention.
• Ability to demonstrate understanding of surgical procedures by anticipating the needs of the multi-disciplinary team members.
• Problem-solving, analysis and judgement.
• Resilience.
• Excellent verbal & written communication and presentation.
• Customer responsiveness.
• Professional flexibility in working hours while supporting daily business hours.