Professional Nurse - Critical Care

Mediclinic Sandton; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in South Africa is seeking a qualified nurse to deliver safe and quality nursing care. Responsibilities include collaborating with a multi-professional team, ensuring patient safety, and maintaining accurate records of nursing interventions. Candidates with a Degree or Diploma in General Nursing are preferred. This role is ideal for individuals committed to providing excellent patient care and supporting a positive healthcare experience.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Infection prevention and control

Pharmacology

Patient assessment skills

Nursing processes and procedures

Basic life support trained

Computer literate (Microsoft Office)

Education

Degree / Diploma in General Nursing

Midwifery certificate/diploma

Postgraduate certificate/diploma in relevant specialty

Job description

Main Purpose of Job

To deliver safe, comprehensive and quality nursing care according to the Scope of Practice

Key Responsibilities

• 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

Education

Essential Education : Degree / Diploma in General Nursing

Desired Education : Midwifery; Postgraduate certificate / diploma in relevant specialty area

Experience

Essential Minimum Experience : None

Desired Experience : 1 year post-graduate qualification experience before placement in a specialised unit

Skills and Knowledge

• Infection prevention and control
• Pharmacology
• Scientific nursing principles and process
• 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