Registered Nurse AICU

Clinix Health Group (Pty) Ltd; Noordwes; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in South Africa is seeking an experienced Intensive Care Nurse. Responsibilities include performing nursing duties per SANC and DOH standards, supervising quality of care, and maintaining accurate patient records. The ideal candidate should have a nursing degree, current registration with the South African Nursing Council, and a minimum of 2 years of experience in intensive care nursing. This position offers a chance to contribute to patient care in a private hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Nursing degree/diploma required.
• Must be currently registered with the South African Nursing Council.
• At least 2+ years of experience in intensive care nursing.

Responsibilities

• Perform nursing duties according to SANC and DOH regulations.
• Supervise the quality of care work adhering to therapeutic standards.
• Document and maintain accurate patient medication records.

Skills

Nursing degree / diploma

Current registration with South African Nursing Council

BLS qualification

ACLS/PALS/ATLS certification

Intensive care nursing experience (2+ years)

Computer proficiency

Education

Nursing degree / diploma

Job description

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.