Professional Nurse Specialised - Emergency Centre

Mediclinic Milnerton; Milnerton; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Milnerton seeks a dedicated nurse to deliver safe and quality nursing care. Responsibilities include collaborating with a team to enhance patient safety, providing comprehensive nursing records, and facilitating a supportive learning environment for staff. Candidates should hold a Degree/Diploma in General Nursing; prior specialized unit experience is preferred. Join us to make a difference in patient care.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in General Nursing required.
• Desirable to have Midwifery or postgraduate qualifications.
• 1 year post-graduate qualification experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality nursing care in collaboration with a multi-professional team.
• Identify and manage risks to ensure patient safety.
• Create an environment for a positive patient experience.
• Provide accurate and comprehensive records of nursing interventions.
• Facilitate a learning environment for staff competence.

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

Education

Degree / Diploma in General Nursing

Midwifery or Postgraduate certificate/diploma

Job description

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

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 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