Professional Nurse Specialised - Surgical ICU

Job title: Professional Nurse Specialised - Surgical ICU

Job Location: Gauteng, Pretoria

Deadline: April 28, 2025

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 processes and procedures.
• Develop / modify a nursing care plan.
• Basic life support trained (ACLS; ATLS; PALS training for specialised wards).