Professional Nurse - ICU

Mediclinic Stellenbosch; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Mediclinic Stellenbosch is seeking a qualified nurse to provide safe and comprehensive nursing care in a multi-professional team. Candidates should have a Degree/Diploma in General Nursing and at least 1 year of post-graduate experience in the Intensive or High Care Unit. The role involves managing patient safety, maintaining detailed documentation, and facilitating a positive patient experience.

Qualifications

• 1 year post-graduate qualification experience in Intensive Care or High Care Unit required.
• 3 years' post-graduate qualification experience in Intensive Care or High Care Unit desired.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality nursing care with a multi-professional team.
• Manage risks to ensure patient safety and create a conducive environment.
• Maintain comprehensive records of all nursing interventions.

Skills

Infection prevention and control

Pharmacology

Scientific nursing principles and process

Nursing processes and procedures

Basic life support trained

Education

Degree / Diploma in General Nursing

Postgraduate Certificate / Diploma in Critical Care Nursing

Job description

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 : Postgraduate Certificate / Diploma in Critical Care Nursing

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE : 1 year post-graduate qualification experience in an Intensive Care or High Care Unit.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE : : 3 years' post-graduate qualification experience in an Intensive Care or High Care 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)