Professional Nurse - Critical Care Unit

Mediclinic Newcastle | Newcastle | South Africa
Closing date: 29/10/2024
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Nocwaka Maseko
Reference number: 54506
Workplace Type: On-site
Permanent
Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile MAIN PURPOSE OF JOBTo deliver safe, comprehensive and quality nursing care according to the Scope of Practice.
KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREASDeliver quality nursing care in collaboration with a multi-professional team.Identify, prevent and manage risks to ensure patient safety.Facilitate a positive patient 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 charged.REQUIRED EDUCATIONESSENTIAL EDUCATION: Degree / Diploma in General Nursing.
DESIRED EDUCATION: Midwifery; Postgraduate certificate/ diploma in relevant specialty area.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCEESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: None.
DESIRED EXPERIENCE: 1 year post-graduate qualification experience before placement in a specialised unit.
REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGEInfection prevention and control.Pharmacology.Scientific nursing principles and process.Nursing processes and procedures.Develop/ modify a nursing care plan.Basic life support trained (ACLS; ATLS; PALS training for specialised wards).All applicants will be considered, with the understanding that preference will be given in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa, as well as internal applicants/employees that meet the minimum requirements.

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