Nurse Assistant jobs in South Africa

Job summary

A private healthcare provider in South Africa is looking for a Senior Professional Nurse to support the Unit Manager in ensuring safe patient care in a critical care setting. The role involves providing direct patient care, managing clinical quality standards, and mentoring new nurses. Candidates must have a Professional Nurse qualification and at least 3 years of experience in a hospital. The position requires strong skills in pharmacology, nursing regulations, and patient assessment. This is an on-site permanent role.

Qualifications

• 3 years Professional Nurse experience in a hospital.
• 1 year mentor experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure comprehensive and safe patient care by mitigating risks and meeting set clinical quality standards.
• Manage the client experience.
• Ensure optimal supply, retention, and utilisation of staffing resources.
• Empower and build staff competence through continuous assessment and development.
• Assist with the effective management of operational expenses.