Professional Nurse - Renal

Mediclinic George Renal Services; George; On-site; ZAR 250 000 - 350 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Western Cape, South Africa seeks a dedicated nurse to deliver safe, comprehensive care according to the Scope of Practice. Responsibilities include collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure patient safety, creating a supportive environment, and maintaining accurate records. Essential qualifications include a nursing degree or diploma; prior experience is not necessary although a year in a specialized unit is desired. This role offers the opportunity to grow within a professional nursing environment.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in nursing is essential.
• Midwifery and postgraduate qualifications are desired.
• No essential minimum experience is required.

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 utilized stock and equipment are accurately charged.

Skills

Infection prevention and control

Pharmacology

Scientific nursing principles and process

Nursing record keeping

Patient assessment skills

Nursing processes and procedures

Computer literate (Microsoft Office)

Develop / modify a nursing care plan

Relevant nursing legislation

Basic life support trained

Risk identification

Education

Degree / Diploma in General Nursing

Midwifery; Postgraduate certificate / diploma in relevant specialty area

Job description

Main Purpose of Job

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

Key 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

Education

• Essential Education: Degree / Diploma in General Nursing


• Desired Education: Midwifery; Postgraduate certificate / diploma in relevant specialty area

Experience

• Essential Minimum Experience: None


• Desired Experience: 1 year post-graduate qualification experience before placement in a specialised unit

Skills and Knowledge

• Infection prevention and control


• Pharmacology


• Scientific nursing principles and process


• Nursing record keeping


• Patient assessment skills


• Nursing processes and procedures


• Computer literate (Microsoft Office)


• Develop / modify a nursing care plan


• Relevant nursing legislation


• Basic life support trained (ACLS; ATLS; PALS training for specialised wards)


• Risk identification