Senior Professional Nurse â ICU (Permanent) Western Cape

iSanqa Resourcing; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency in Stellenbosch is seeking an experienced Senior Professional Nurse for a permanent ICU role. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality patient care and support the Unit Manager while mentoring junior staff. Applicants must have a Professional Nurse qualification and a postgraduate diploma in Critical Care Nursing. The role offers a full-time position with a focus on effective patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience as a Professional Nurse in a hospital environment.
• At least 1 year of mentoring or preceptorship experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive and safe patient care by adhering to clinical quality standards.
• Manage client experience through professional care practices.
• Guide and mentor new and student nurses.
• Ensure effective use and retention of staff and resources.
• Assist in managing stock levels and operational costs.

Skills

Scientific nursing principles and patient assessment

Knowledge of nursing legislation and scope of practice

Infection prevention and control practices

Advanced life support training (e.g. ACLS ATLS PALS)

Audit and record-keeping of patient files

Ability to develop and implement care plans

Basic pharmacology and computer literacy (Microsoft Office)

Risk identification and analysis skills

Education

Professional Nurse qualification

Postgraduate Diploma in Critical Care Nursing

Job description

Senior Professional Nurse ICU (Permanent) Western Cape

We are looking for an experienced Senior Professional Nurse with a postgraduate qualification in Critical Care Nursing to support high-quality care in a specialised ICU unit. The successful candidate will support the Unit Manager in delivering safe effective and patient-centred care while mentoring junior staff and student nurses.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive and safe patient care by adhering to clinical quality standards.
• Manage and enhance the client experience through professional care practices.
• Guide and mentor new and student nurses to build team competence.
• Ensure effective use and retention of staff and resources.
• Assist in managing stock levels and operational costs within the unit.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Professional Nurse qualification.
• Postgraduate Diploma in Critical Care Nursing (essential).

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years experience as a Professional Nurse in a hospital environment.
• At least 1 year of mentoring or preceptorship experience.

Skills and Knowledge

• Scientific nursing principles and patient assessment.
• Knowledge of nursing legislation and scope of practice.
• Infection prevention and control practices.
• Advanced life support training (e.g. ACLS ATLS PALS where applicable).
• Audit and record-keeping of patient files.
• Ability to develop and implement care plans.
• Basic pharmacology and computer literacy (Microsoft Office).
• Risk identification and analysis skills.

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Employment Type: Full-time

Vacancy: 1