Professional Nurse - Critical Care

Mediclinic; George; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Mediclinic George is seeking a registered nurse to provide safe, comprehensive nursing care in a on-site hospital setting in George, South Africa. The role requires collaboration with a multi-professional team to deliver high-quality care and patient safety.

The successful candidate will maintain accurate nursing records and contribute to staff development. Essential education is a Degree/Diploma in General Nursing, with desirable postgraduate qualifications such as Midwifery or related

Qualifications

• Essential education: Degree or Diploma in General Nursing.
• Desirable education: Midwifery; Post-graduate certificate / diploma in relevant specialty area.
• Essential experience: None.
• Desirable experience: Experience in a similar unit.

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.

Skills

Infection prevention and control

Pharmacology

Scientific nursing principles anda0n

Education

Degree / Diploma in General Nursing

Midwifery

Job description

Mediclinic George| George | South Africa

Workplace Type:On-site

Permanent

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

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

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 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

REQUIRED EDUCATION

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION: Degree / Diploma in General Nursing

DESIRED EDUCATION: Midwifery; Post-graduate certificate / diploma in relevant specialty area

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: None

DESIRED EXPERIENCE: Experience in a similar unit

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Infection prevention and control
• Pharmacology
• Scientific nursing principles and process
• Nursing processes and procedures
• Develop/ modify a nursing care plan
• Basic life support trained (ACLS; ATLS; PALS training for specialised wards)

All applicants will be considered, with the understanding that preference will be given in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa, as well as internal applicants/employees that meet the minimum requirements.