Registered Practical Nurse – Medical / Surgical #527-25

Brightshores Health System; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Cape Town is seeking a Registered Practical Nurse for a part-time, temporary role. Responsibilities include promoting health, assessing and treating patients, and ensuring adherence to patient safety standards. The ideal candidate will have current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario and strong interpersonal skills. This role offers an opportunity to work in a collaborative environment and contributes to improving patient care quality.

Qualifications

• Ability and willingness to learn basic arrhythmia interpretation.
• Willingness and ability to work in Emergency as required.
• Current certification in or willingness to obtain BCLS.
• Ability and willingness to escort patients via ambulance services when required.
• Recent satisfactory performance and attendance record.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the promotion of health and treatment of health conditions.
• Contribute to continuous quality improvement.
• Advocate and support a culture of patient safety.
• Work in a team environment.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Decision-making

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Communication Skills

Education

Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario

Basic computer knowledge

Job description

Position Overview

DEPARTMENT : MEDICAL / SURGICAL LOCATION : LION'S HEAD UNION AFFILIATION : OPSEU – SERVICE STATUS : PART-TIME, TEMPORARY (APPROX. END DATE SEPT)

• WAGE RATE : $
• Reporting to the site Manager, the Registered Practical Nurse is responsible for the promotion of health and the assessment of, the provision of care of, and the treatment of health conditions by supportive, preventative, therapeutic, palliative and rehabilitative means to patients in order to attain or maintain optimal function.

Qualifications

Required : Current Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario or eligibility. Ability and willingness to learn basic arrhythmia interpretation. Willingness and ability to work in Emergency as required. Current certification in or willingness to obtain : BCLS. Leadership, problem solving, decision‑making, critical thinking and interpersonal skills. Assessment and interviewing skills. Ability and willingness to escort patients via ambulance services when required. Ability and willingness to work in a team environment and contribute to continuous quality improvement. Ability and willingness to work all shifts. Commitment to continuous professional development and continuing education. Basic computer knowledge. Participation in staff meetings and unit specific projects. Communication and collaboration skills with patients, families and other healthcare professionals. Recent satisfactory performance and attendance record. Adherence to Brightshores 'CARE' Behaviours (Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Excellence) and 'LEAD' Competencies (Lead by example, Empower, Achieve results, Develop others) and a commitment to a safe workplace free of violence and harassment. Advocates and supports a culture of patient safety and demonstrates an understanding of how the department service and assigned responsibilities contribute to overall patient safety at Brightshores through patient safety knowledge, skills and attitudes. Preferred Physical Assessment Course Palliative Care Experience. Two years recent medical surgical experience.