An opportunity exists for an ICU Qualified Registered Nurse based at Life Knysna Private Hospital, reporting to the Unit Manager.
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing holistic and optimal quality nursing care to critically ill patients in order to maximize a positive outcome for the customer in line with Company & Hospital strategic objectives.
Critical OutputsTo provide quality patient care by:
Providing quality basic and specialized nursing careContinual communication with the patient and family with regards to the patient's conditionAdministering of medication in accordance to ethical, legal frameworkReview and comply with internal policies and protocolsEnsuring quality management systems and initiatives are conducted according to the unit specificationAdvocate the patient by motivating acuity to the case management and notify the doctor of any limitationsProvide effective people management by:
Interacting and communicating with a multi-disciplinary teamProviding training and development to ensure personal and professional growthEnsuring the ICU team works according to the scope of practice in order to ensure the correct skills mix is utilizedProvide effective cost management by:
Managing all stock used according to unit specific policies and protocolsControlling and managing staff hours leave in accordance with the company policyProvide effective Infection Control and SHEQ by:
Maintaining a safe and holistic patient environment in order to enforce infection controlPromoting a safe and healthy working environment by completing SHEQ alerts and incident reports to the SHEQ CoordinatorEnsuring effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders by:
Conducting in-service orientation on doctor specific preferencesExecuting doctors requests and prescriptions after patient roundsAssisting in multi-disciplinary team members with the execution of their dutiesEnsuring the effective functioning of equipment and instrumentation by:
Checking equipment and instrumentation are in working condition on a daily basis and reporting any defaults to Unit Manager and Clinical EngineerEducating and supervising staff and doctors on the correct utilization of specialized equipment and instrumentationEnsuring effective record keeping by:
Ensuring records are accurately completed and stored in accordance with legal and ethical requirementsRequirementsDiploma/Degree in NursingCurrent registration with SANCPostgraduate diploma/degree in Critical Care is a requirement for Trained /Shift Leader positionsCurrent certification in Basic Life Support (BLS)Clinical competence in Critical Care essentialParticipative and collaborative with all members of the team to foster and develop a healthy and positive working environment that actively promotes a joint performance and value-based cultureEffective leadership skills including highly developed skills in communication, problem-solving, conflict resolution, and negotiationContemporaneous knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation, industrial relations, standards, codes, ethics, and competency standards for Nurses in the ICUCompetenciesProblem-solving, analysis and judgementResilienceEngaging diversityVerbal & written communication and presentationInfluencingDrive & energyExcellence orientationEthical behaviourBuilding relationshipsCustomer responsivenessOrganisational awarenessLeading by exampleMotivating and developing peopleEmail: ******
Closing date: Thursday, August 22, 2024
Internal applicants - Before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.
Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert should consider their application as unsuccessful.
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