Professional Nurse - Renal Unit

Mediclinic Group; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Gauteng is looking for a full-time Nurse to deliver quality nursing care while collaborating with a multi-professional team. Responsibilities include ensuring patient safety and creating a positive patient experience. Essential qualifications include a Degree or Diploma in General Nursing. Preference will be given to applicants according to the Employment Equity Plan.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in General Nursing required.
• Midwifery education is an advantage.
• 1 year of post-graduate qualification experience desired.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Infection prevention and control

Pharmacology

Patient assessment skills

Nursing processes and procedures

Computer literate (Microsoft Office)

Risk identification

Education

Degree / Diploma in General Nursing

Midwifery

Postgraduate certificate / diploma in relevant specialty area

Job description

Overview

Closing date :

Number of positions: 1

Recruiter name: Carol Snyman

Reference number: Permanent

Mediclinic Vereeniging Vereeniging South Africa

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

Knowledge and 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 (ACLS; ATLS; PALS training for specialised wards)
• Risk identification

All applicants will be considered with the understanding that preference will be given in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa as well as internal applicants / employees that meet the minimum requirements.

Employment Type

Full Time