Professional Nurse - Paediatrics

Medi Clinic; Mbombela; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated nursing professional to provide safe and quality nursing care. In this role, you will collaborate with a multi-professional team to ensure patient safety and satisfaction while maintaining comprehensive records of nursing interventions. The ideal candidate will have a degree or diploma in General Nursing, with a passion for creating a conducive environment for patient care. This opportunity offers a chance to grow in a supportive setting, where your contributions will directly impact patient experiences and staff competence. Join a team committed to excellence in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in General Nursing is essential.
• 1 year post-graduate experience is desired for specialized units.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality nursing care with a multi-professional team.
• Identify and manage risks to ensure patient safety.
• Create a positive patient experience and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Basic life support training (ACLS; ATLS; PALS)

Nursing care plan development

Infection prevention and control principles

Nursing processes and procedures

Pharmacology knowledge

Scientific nursing principles

Education

Degree / Diploma in General Nursing

Midwifery

Post graduate certificate/diploma in relevant specialty

Job description

Closing date: 26/06/2023
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Nhlanhla Samaria Mahlangu
Reference number: 41196
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

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; Post graduate 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

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