Professional Nurse -Transplant ICU

Wits Donald Gordon Med Centre; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Johannesburg is seeking a qualified nurse to deliver safe, comprehensive nursing care. The ideal candidate will have a degree or diploma in General Nursing and 2-3 years of experience in an ICU environment. Key responsibilities include collaborating with a multi-professional team, ensuring patient safety, and maintaining accurate nursing records. Competitive compensation and professional development opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years experience in an ICU environment is essential.
• 1 year post-graduate qualification experience before placement in a specialised unit 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.

Skills

Infection prevention and control

Pharmacology

Scientific nursing principles

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)

Risk identification

Education

Degree / Diploma in General Nursing

Postgraduate certificate / diploma in Critical Care

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 : Postgraduate certificate / diploma in Critical Care

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE : 2-3 years experience in an ICU environment

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