Professional Nurse Specialised - Renal

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Bloemfontein is seeking a nurse to deliver quality care, manage patient safety, and collaborate with a multi-professional team. Essential qualifications include a Degree/Diploma in General Nursing, with desired skills in midwifery and relevant specialty areas. The position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment that promotes staff development.

Qualifications

• Degree / Diploma in General Nursing is essential.
• Midwifery and postgraduate certificates are desired.
• 1 year post-graduate qualification experience is desired.

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 accurate charging of all utilised stock and equipment.

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

Postgraduate certificate / diploma in relevant specialty area

Job description

Overview

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

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