Postes à Pretoria, Afrique du Sud

Registered Nurse with ECT experience (Mental Health Clinic) - Pretoria

Our client, a Mental Health Clinic, based in Pretoria, is seeking to recruit a Senior Registered Nurse with experience in electroconvulsive therapy and dispensing.

Responsibilities:

• Assist patients in a psychiatric healthcare environment
• Assess and monitor patient conditions, medical situations and vital signs as needed
• Accurate clinical evaluation of patient complaints, including initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis and treatment
• Prepare patients for and assist with examinations or treatments
• Maintain accurate reporting and record keeping
• Deliver appropriate information to healthcare users in a manner that is sensitive to their conditions and level of understanding
• Explain the potential side effects of medication and provide patients with information and advice on prescribed medication
• Obtaining a patient history and performing physical examinations
• Interpreting findings and formulating a diagnosis for common and emergency conditions
• Stock control

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Relevant Nursing qualification (BCur / Diploma)
• Dispensing license (preferred)
• Minimum 3-5 years' experience as Registered Nurse
• Psychiatric experience is essential
• Electroconvulsive therapy experience is essential
• Dispensing experience is essential
• SANC registered
• Valid driver's license and own reliable transport
• Fluent in Afrikaans & English (verbal & written)

Skills & Attributes:

• Energetic within a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent overall clinical competence.
• Excellent leadership abilities, effective conflict handling skills as well as excellent interpersonal/ communication skills with people at all levels.
• Mentoring skills to develop the skills and competencies of staff through development and training activities related to their current and future role.
• High sense of responsibility, well organized and the ability to organize effectively.
• Excellent nursing capabilities with a disposition towards quality and excellent patient care.
• Ability regarding accuracy and to focus on detail.
• Ability to work fast, effective, and accurately under pressure.
• Excellent problem solving, conflict management as well as proactive skills.
• Sound administrative skills and being well organized
• Financial management and business skills will be an advantage.
• Creativity and initiative within the framework of a company.
• Maintain a professional image and character.
• Must be client service orientated.
• Good communication & interpersonal skills.
• Creativity and initiative within the operational characteristics of a private company.

Working hours:

• As per work schedule with variations and in accordance with your contract of employment. 182H / month
• Willing to be on standby and work overtime / shifts in case of emergencies.

Appointment:

ASAP

Only candidates who meet all the minimum requirements stipulated in the advert, will be considered. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of your application, please consider your application as unsuccessful.