Professional Nurse - Surgical ICU

Medi Clinic; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in South Africa seeks dedicated nurses for their Wits Donald Gordon Med Centre. The role emphasizes delivering high-quality nursing care, ensuring patient safety, and collaborating with diverse teams. Candidates should hold a nursing degree and have 2-3 years of experience in the field.

Qualifications

• Must have a Degree/Diploma in General Nursing.
• 2-3 years of nursing experience essential.
• Critical care qualification desired for specialized units.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality nursing care with a team.
• Manage risks to ensure patient safety.
• Provide comprehensive nursing records.

Skills

Infection prevention and control principles

Pharmacology

Scientific nursing principles

Nursing record keeping

Patient assessment skills

Nursing processes and procedures

Computer literate

Develop/modify a nursing care plan

Relevant nursing legislation

Basic life support trained

Risk identification

Education

Degree / Diploma in General Nursing

Critical care Postgraduate certificate/diploma

Job description

Location Wits Donald Gordon Med Centre/Park

Employment type Full-Time

Job Description

Req#: 40919

Wits Donald Gordon Med Centre | Parktown, Johannesburg | South Africa


Closing date: 29/06/2023
Number of positions: 2
Recruiter name: Masego Patricia Katane
Reference number: 40919
Workplace Type: On-site
Permanent

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: Critical care Postgraduate certificate/ diploma

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 2-3 years experience

DESIRED EXPERIENCE: : 1 year post-graduate qualification experience before placement in a specialised unit

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
• Infection prevention and control (IPC) principles and protocols
• 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

About the company

Mediclinic International plc, founded in 1983, is an international private hospital group with operations in South Africa, Namibia, Switzerland and the United Arab Emirates.

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