Registered Nurse - Trauma

Melomed Private Hospitals; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable healthcare provider in South Africa is seeking a qualified nurse to deliver high-quality patient care. Responsibilities include supervising junior staff, performing teaching rounds, and providing health education. Candidates must be BLS competent and capable of advanced nursing care without supervision. Ideal candidates will have strong problem-solving skills and effective communication abilities. This is a full-time role requiring dedication to patient care in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to interpret ABGs and ECGs.
• Competent in administration of medication and IV medication.
• Adaptable and able to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and orientate junior staff members and students.
• Perform teaching rounds with junior staff members and students.
• Provide health education to parents and patients.

Skills

Strong quality patient care orientation

BLS competent

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Problem analysis/solving skills

Job description

• Strong quality patient care orientation
• BLS competent
• Supervise and orientate junior staff members and students
• Perform teaching rounds with junior staff members and students
• Competent in physical assessment
• Ability to interpret the ABG’s and ECG’s
• Competent in administration of medication and IV medication
• Provide health education to parents and patients
• High energy levels and tolerance for stress/pressure
• Problem analysis/solving skills and accurate record keeping
• Adaptable and able to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and independently
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills at all levels
• Ability to render basic and advanced nursing care without supervision
• Ability to identify and manage stroke patients