Enrolled Nurse - Trauma Unit

Melomed Private Hospitals; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking dedicated nursing staff to promote patient health and provide education. Responsibilities include patient assessments, medication management, and supporting junior staff in a high-pressure environment. Ideal candidates should possess BLS competency and demonstrate strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• BLS competency required.
• Ability to complete patient assessments and implement nursing care plans.
• Strong commitment to quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to hospital policies and protocols.
• Ensure safe administration of medication.
• Supervise and orient junior staff.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem analysis

Teamwork

Adaptability

Job description

Adhere to hospital policies, protocols, and best practices.

Knowledge and insight into infection prevention principles.

Promote and maintain patient health and provide health education.

Able to complete patient assessments, compile, and implement appropriate nursing care plans.

Safe administration of medication and knowledge of management of scheduled medications.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills at all levels.

Strong commitment to quality patient care.

BLS competency required.

Supervise and orient junior staff members and students.

Perform teaching rounds with junior staff and students.

Competently administer oral medication.

Perform wound care.

Assist doctors during ward rounds.

Maintain high energy levels and tolerance for stress/pressure.

Focus on quality patient care, problem analysis and solving skills, accurate record keeping, adaptability, and effective teamwork within a multidisciplinary team.

Ability to render basic nursing care without supervision and perform ad hoc duties.