Professional Nurse - Hepato Renal

Wits Donald Gordon Med Centre; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Johannesburg seeks a Professional Nurse to deliver safe, comprehensive nursing care. The role involves collaborating with a multi-professional team, managing patient risks, and maintaining accurate records. Essential qualifications include a nursing diploma and 1-2 years in a similar environment.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience working in a similar environment.
• Basic life support training necessary.
• Computer literacy required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Basic life support trained (ACLS; ATLS; PALS training for specialised wards)

Computer literate (Microsoft Office)

Infection prevention and control

Nursing record keeping

Patient assessment skills

Relevant nursing legislation

Education

Diploma leading to registration as a General Nurse

4-year Nursing Diploma or Bachelor of 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 : None

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE :

1-2 years experience working in a similar environment

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