Registered Nurse AICU

Clinix Health Group (Pty) Ltd; Noordwes; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in South Africa is seeking a Registered Nurse to promote and deliver quality patient care, adhering to the standards of the South African Nursing Council. The ideal candidate should possess a nursing degree and current registration, along with at least 2 years of intensive care nursing experience. Responsibilities include supervising nursing staff, maintaining patient documentation, and ensuring compliance with healthcare standards. Attractive opportunities for professional development are provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of experience in intensive care nursing.
• Previous experience in a private hospital environment is advantageous.
• Computer proficiency is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform nursing duties in accordance with SANC and DOH standards.
• Lead and supervise the quality of care for the nursing team.
• Ensure accurate documentation of patient medication and care plans.

Skills

Patient advocacy

Nursing procedures compliance

Documentation and record keeping

Education

Nursing degree / diploma

Current registration with South African Nursing Council

BLS qualification

Job description

Job Summary:

The Registered Nurse will promote and deliver quality patient care and wellness in accordance with industry standards and to execute Nursing duties within the standards, procedures and protocols set down by the South African Nursing Council and Scope of Practice.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• Nursing degree / diploma.
• Current registration with South African Nursing Council.
• BLS qualification and updated ACLS/PALS/ATLS.
• Post registration experience required at least 2+ years in intensive care nursing.
• Previous experience in a private hospital environment advantageous.
• Computer Proficiency advantageous.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Perform nursing duties in accordance with the South African Nursing Council (SANC), Department of Health (DOH) and National Core standards.
• Adhere to the principles and standards of patient advocacy according to the SANC Acts and Omissions, Company Code of Conduct, Patient Rights and Responsibility Charter, Code of Conduct, Patient Rights and Responsibility Charter, National Millennium Development goals and the responsibility of continuous professional development (CPD). Supervise, organise, lead and control quality of care work for self and team adhering to therapeutic standards and goals.
• Actively participate in internal and external auditing processes, for example DOH, National Core Standards, SHERQ, SANC and Risk Audits.
• Document and maintain accurate files and records of patient medication and conduct ward rounds including accompanying Doctors and other Medical Practitioners for creating and evaluating customized care plans including implementing.
• Monitor activities of nurses to ensure compliance with protocols, security, safety of patient environment, Group Nursing policies and procedures, SANC requirements on findings through regular unit rounds.