Professional Nurse Cardiology

Mediclinic; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization based in Bloemfontein is looking for a Professional Nurse to join their multi-professional team. The nurse will be responsible for delivering comprehensive nursing care, managing risks, and maintaining patient safety. Candidates should possess a diploma in nursing and relevant training. A supportive environment will be provided to ensure optimal patient care. This position requires strong assessment skills and basic life support training.

Qualifications

• Diploma as a General Nurse or equivalent required.
• Postgraduate qualifications preferred for specialist units.
• Basic life support training is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality nursing care in collaboration with a multi-professional team.
• Manage risks to ensure patient safety.
• Create accurate records of all nursing interventions.

Skills

Basic life support training

Patient assessment skills

Infection prevention and control

Nursing processes and procedures

Pharmacology

Risk identification

Computer literacy (Microsoft Office)

Education

Diploma leading to registration as a General Nurse

4-year Nursing Diploma or Bachelor of Nursing

Postgraduate Advanced Diploma in Midwifery

Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing

Job description

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

The Professional Nurse, in collaboration with a multi-professional team, delivers safe, comprehensive, and quality nursing care according to their Scope of Practice regulations. They lead and coordinate nursing teams to enable optimal patient care.

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 client 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 charted

REQUIRED EDUCATION

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION: Diploma leading to registration as a General Nurse OR 4-year Nursing Diploma or Bachelor of Nursing

DESIRED EDUCATION: Postgraduate Advanced Diploma in Midwifery; Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing (e.g. Critical Care, Emergency Care, Peri-oprative Nursing) if place in a specialist unit

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: None

DESIRED EXPERIENCE

DESIRED EXPERIENCE: N/A

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Basic life support trained (ACLS; ATLS; PALS training for specialised wards)
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
• Develop/ modify a nursing care plan
• Infection prevention and control
• Nursing processes and procedures
• Nursing record keeping
• Patient assessment skills
• Pharmacology
• Relevant nursing legislation
• Risk identification
• Scientific nursing principles and process