Professional Nurse Specialised - ICU

Mediclinic; Durban; On-site; ZAR 250 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A private healthcare provider in Durban is seeking a nurse to deliver safe, comprehensive nursing care. The role involves collaborating with a multi-professional team and ensuring patient safety. Essential qualifications include a degree/diploma in nursing, with experience desired. Strong skills in infection control and patient assessment are necessary. This position offers an opportunity to work in a respected healthcare environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality nursing care in collaboration 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

Basic life support trained (ACLS; ATLS; PALS)

Education

Degree / Diploma in General Nursing

Midwifery; Postgraduate certificate/diploma in relevant specialty

Job description

Overview

Mediclinic is an international private healthcare services group, founded in South Africa in 1983, with divisions in Switzerland, Southern Africa (South Africa and Namibia) and the United Arab Emirates.

The Group is focused on providing specialist-orientated, multidisciplinary services across the continuum of care in such a way that the Group will be regarded as the most respected and trusted provider of healthcare services by patients, medical practitioners, funders and regulators of healthcare in each of its markets.

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