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