Registered Nurse

Glasshouse Recruiting; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency in South Africa seeks a Registered Nurse to provide quality patient care and manage nursing responsibilities. Candidates must be registered with the South African Nursing Council and have ICU experience. The position requires strong communication skills and flexibility in working hours. Competitive, market-related salary offered.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the South African Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse.
• Relevant qualifications and nursing experience in ICU required.
• Must possess BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Render and promote cost-effective, safe quality patient care.
• Communicate effectively with doctors regarding patient care.
• Contribute to the holistic care of patients.

Skills

Advanced Computer Literacy

BLS certification

Flexibility in working hours

Education

Registration with the South African Nursing Council

Nursing experience in ICU

Job description

Introduction

The Registered Nurse will render and promote cost effective, safe quality patient care in accordance with hospital standards and policies and will further be responsible for direct and / or indirect nursing care of a patient or a group of patients, for assessing, planning, executing and supervising the implementation of care to meet patient needs

Job Description

• Practice patient care according to the Scope of Practice and assume total responsibility for these activities
• Communicate effectively with doctors regarding requirements
• Contribute to the holistic care of patients
• Attend handover of report at shift commencement
• Communicate effectively with patients regarding their care
• Promote patient of health and wellbeing
• Audit of health records to ensure compliance
• Ensure all stock is well controlled and managed, charged and credited appropriately
• Promote and maintain good public relations with patients, relatives and visitors

Minimum Requirements

• Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse
• Relevant qualifications and nursing experience in ICU
• Advanced Computer Literacy
• Capacity to implement and maintain standards of health practice required from all accredited bodies and appropriate health legislation
• BLS certificate
• Flexible in working hours / Shifts

Package & Remuneration

Salary Market Related