Senior Professional Nurse PICU

MSP Staffing (PTY) LTD; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

MSP Staffing (PTY) LTD in Johannesburg North is seeking a Senior Professional Nurse to join a specialised PICU environment. You will manage critically ill paediatric patients and uphold high standards of nursing care in a demanding setting.

The role requires a Degree or Diploma in Nursing, SANC registration, and a postgraduate qualification, with at least five years in a PICU. Strong clinical assessment, decision-making and communication are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Current registration with SANC is mandatory.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a PICU environment.
• Strong clinical assessment, decision-making and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive, high-quality nursing care to critically ill paediatric patients in the PICU.
• Assess, monitor and manage patients according to their clinical needs and prescribed plans.
• Recognise changes in patients' conditions and elevate concerns.
• Administer medication and treatments safely and accurately.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and patient records.
• Ensure infection prevention, patient safety and quality care standards.
• Assist with coordination and implementation of nursing care within the PICU.
• Support junior nursing staff through guidance and knowledge sharing.
• Collaborate with medical practitioners and the multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Contribute to maintaining a professional and efficient PICU environment.

Skills

SANC registration

Clinical assessment

Communication skills

Education

Degree or Diploma in Nursing

Postgraduate qualification in a relevant field

Job description

An opportunity is available for an experienced Senior Professional Nurse to join a specialised PICU environment in Johannesburg North. This role is suited to a clinically strong PICU nurse who is confident managing critically ill paediatric patients and supporting high standards of nursing care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive, high-quality nursing care to critically ill paediatric patients in the PICU.
• Assess, monitor and manage patients according to their individual clinical needs and prescribed treatment plans.
• Recognise changes in patients' conditions and elevate concerns appropriately.
• Administer medication and treatments safely and accurately in line with established protocols.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive clinical documentation and patient records.
• Ensure compliance with infection prevention, patient safety and quality care standards.
• Assist with the coordination and implementation of nursing care within the PICU.
• Support junior nursing staff through guidance, clinical support and knowledge sharing.
• Work collaboratively with medical practitioners and the multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Contribute to maintaining a professional and efficient PICU environment.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Nursing.
• Current registration with SANC.
• Postgraduate qualification in a relevant field.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience working within a PICU environment.
• Sound knowledge of paediatric critical care nursing practices.
• Strong clinical assessment, decision-making and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a high-acuity environment and remain calm under pressure.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of patient care and professional practice.