Surgical Nurse Lead - Quality Patient Care

Medi Clinic; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare facility in Pietermaritzburg seeks a Professional Nurse to deliver safe and comprehensive nursing care. This role involves collaborating with a multi-professional team to ensure optimal patient care, maintaining accurate nursing records, and creating a supportive learning environment for staff. Candidates should possess a relevant nursing diploma and be trained in basic life support. The position offers a critical opportunity to improve patient outcomes and assist in the coordination of nursing efforts.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality nursing care in collaboration with a multi-professional team.
• Identify, prevent, and manage risks to ensure patient safety.
• Facilitate a positive client experience by creating a conducive environment.
• Provide accurate and comprehensive records of all nursing interventions.
• Create a learning environment that builds staff competence.
• Ensure that all utilised stock and equipment are accurately charted.

Skills

Basic life support trained (ACLS; ATLS; PALS training for specialised wards)

Computer literate (Microsoft Office)

Develop/ modify a nursing care plan

Infection prevention and control

Nursing processes and procedures

Nursing record keeping

Patient assessment skills

Pharmacology

Relevant nursing legislation

Risk identification

Scientific nursing principles and process

Education

Diploma leading to registration as a General Nurse

4-year Nursing Diploma or Bachelor of Nursing

Postgraduate Advanced Diploma in Midwifery

Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing

Job description

A local healthcare facility in Pietermaritzburg seeks a Professional Nurse to deliver safe and comprehensive nursing care. This role involves collaborating with a multi-professional team to ensure optimal patient care, maintaining accurate nursing records, and creating a supportive learning environment for staff. Candidates should possess a relevant nursing diploma and be trained in basic life support. The position offers a critical opportunity to improve patient outcomes and assist in the coordination of nursing efforts.