Professional Nurse - Orthopaedic Ward

Mediclinic is an international private healthcare services group, founded in South Africa, with divisions in Switzerland, Southern Africa (South Africa and Namibia), and the United Arab Emirates. The Group is focused on providing specialist-oriented, multidisciplinary services across the continuum of care in such a way that the Group will be regarded as the most respected and trusted provider of healthcare services by patients, medical practitioners, funders, and regulators of healthcare in each of its markets.

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

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

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

1. Deliver quality nursing care in collaboration with a multi-professional team.
2. Identify, prevent and manage risks to ensure patient safety.
3. Facilitate a positive patient experience by creating a conducive environment.
4. Provide accurate and comprehensive records of all nursing interventions.
5. Create a learning environment that builds staff competence.
6. Ensure that all utilised stock and equipment are accurately charged.

Required Education

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION: Degree / Diploma in General Nursing.
DESIRED EDUCATION: Midwifery; Postgraduate certificate / diploma in relevant specialty area.

Required Experience

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: None.
DESIRED EXPERIENCE: 1 year post-graduate qualification experience before placement in a specialised unit.

Required Job Skills And Knowledge

1. Basic life support trained (ACLS; ATLS; PALS training for specialised wards).
2. Computer literate (Microsoft Office).
3. Develop / modify a nursing care plan.
4. Infection prevention and control.
5. Nursing processes and procedures.
6. Nursing record keeping.
7. Patient assessment skills.
8. Pharmacology.
9. Relevant nursing legislation.
10. Risk identification.
11. Scientific nursing principles and process.