Professional Nurse - Renal

Mediclinic George Renal Services; George; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility in Western Cape, South Africa, is seeking qualified nursing staff to deliver safe and comprehensive nursing care. The role involves collaborating with a multi-professional team, ensuring patient safety, and creating a conducive environment for patients. Candidates should possess a Degree/Diploma in General Nursing and preferably 1 year of experience in a specialized unit. Additionally, knowledge of infection prevention and control and pharmacology is essential. This position offers opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Degree / Diploma in General Nursing required.
• Midwifery or postgraduate specialization desired.
• 1 year post-graduate experience preferred for specialized unit.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Infection prevention and control

Pharmacology

Scientific nursing principles and process

Nursing processes and procedures

Develop/modify a nursing care plan

Basic life support trained

Education

Degree / Diploma in General Nursing

Midwifery; Postgraduate certificate/diploma in relevant specialty area

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:

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

• 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)