Professional Nurse Specialised - Critical Care/High Care

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

Deliver 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 EDUCATION

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION:Degree / Diploma in General Nursing

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:1 year post-graduate qualification experience before placement in a specialized unit

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Infection prevention and control
Pharmacology
Scientific nursing principles and process
Nursing record keeping
Patient assessment skills
Nursing processes and procedures
Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
Develop/ modify a nursing care plan
Relevant nursing legislation
Basic life support trained (ACLS; ATLS; PALS training for specialised wards)
Risk identification