PROFESSIONAL NURSE - ICU

joint-medical-holdings; Durban; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

joint-medical-holdings in Durban is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide age-appropriate patient care within the nursing scope of practice as defined by SANC. You will work in an ICU setting and handle ward duties, with responsibilities including supervising staff and addressing patient concerns.

Applicants must be registered with SANC with a valid APC, ICU trained; Midwifery is an advantage. Night and day shifts are required, and computer literacy (MS Word and Excel) is essential.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with SANC as a Registered Nurse with valid APC.
• ICU training is required.
• Midwifery will serve as an advantage.
• Must be prepared to do shift work (Night shift / Day Shift).
• Must be computer literate – MS Word & Excel.

Responsibilities

• Provide age-appropriate patient care within the Ward.
• Lead and supervise staff in the ward.
• Attend to patient care within the Ward and respond to complaints.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies and regulations.

Skills

Excellent telephone skills

Excellent inter-personal skills

Independently work

Interpersonal skills with staff and/do

Education

Registered Nurse (SANC) with APC

ICU trained

Midwifery (advantage)

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

To Provides age-appropriate patient care according to the nursing scope of practice as defined by the South African Nursing Council (SANC).

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Must be able to practice within your scope of practice as a Registered Nurse.
• Must have experience in nursing a ventilated patient.
• Must be competent with the Hospitals Policies and Regulations.
• Lead and supervise staff.
• Attend to patient care within the Ward.
• Attend to patients complaints.

COMPETENCIES (The following will be advantageous)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

(Educational Qualifications & Experience)

Must be registered with SANC as a Registered Nurse with valid APC.

• Must be ICU trained.

• Midwifery will serve as an advantage.

• Must be prepared to do shift work (Night shift / Day Shift)

• Must be computer literate – MS Word & Excel.

SKILLS

(Practical & Technical)

• Must have excellent telephone skills.

• Must possess excellent inter-personal skills.

• Must be able to work independently under minimum supervision.

• Good interpersonal skills with doctors, patients and colleagues are essential.

BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES

(Personality Characteristics)

• Professionalism and initiative.

• Well-spoken and respectful.

• Must be able to adhere to all company rules and policies.

JMH VALUES

(Commitment)

• We respect the dignity of an individual.

• We are committed to giving our doctors top quality service.

• We are committed to building an atmosphere of trust, and to train and develop our staff to their fullest potential.

• We are committed to providing our shareholders with a fair rate of return on their investment.

• We will act in a responsible manner towards our physical and social environment.