Surgical Nurse Lead: Safe, Quality Care & Team Coach

Mediclinic International; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Pietermaritzburg seeks a Professional Nurse to deliver safe, comprehensive nursing care. This role involves collaboration within a multi-professional team, ensuring optimal patient care and safety. Candidates must hold a relevant nursing diploma and possess skills like infection control and nursing process development. A supportive environment for continuous learning is essential. This permanent position involves on-site work, with a focus on quality patient experiences.

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)

Develop/modify a nursing care plan

Infection prevention and control

Nursing processes and procedures

Pharmacology

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 (e.g. Critical Care, Emergency Care, Peri-operative Nursing)

Job description

A healthcare provider in Pietermaritzburg seeks a Professional Nurse to deliver safe, comprehensive nursing care. This role involves collaboration within a multi-professional team, ensuring optimal patient care and safety. Candidates must hold a relevant nursing diploma and possess skills like infection control and nursing process development. A supportive environment for continuous learning is essential. This permanent position involves on-site work, with a focus on quality patient experiences.