Professional Nurse - Cardiothoracic / Cardiovascular (Ward V)

Mediclinic Panorama; Parow; On-site; ZAR 250 000 - 350 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in South Africa is looking for a Professional Nurse to provide safe and quality nursing care. The role includes collaborating with a multi-professional team to ensure optimal patient care, maintaining accurate records, and identifying risks to enhance patient safety. Required qualifications include a diploma in nursing, and training in basic life support is essential. This position does not require prior experience, making it suitable for both new and experienced nurses.

Qualifications

• Diploma as a General Nurse or a Bachelor of Nursing is essential.
• Basic life support training is required.
• Experience in nursing is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Basic life support trained (ACLS; ATLS; PALS training)

Computer literate (Microsoft Office)

Patient assessment skills

Infection prevention and control

Pharmacology

Risk identification

Education

Diploma leading to registration as a General Nurse or 4-year Nursing Diploma or Bachelor of Nursing

Postgraduate Advanced Diploma in Midwifery

Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing (e.g. Critical Care, Emergency Care, Peri-operative 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 :

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