Registered Nurse ICU | Qualified or ExperiencedFunction: Nursing
Facility: Life Kingsbury Hospital Position: Registered Nurse ICU | Qualified or Experienced
Introduction:
A vacancy exists for an ICU Registered Nurse, based at Life Kingsbury Hospital, Cape Town, reporting to Beaulah Fouten, 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 and Hospital strategic objectives.
Critical OutputsEnsure professional, ethical practice in the unit Provide and supervise nursing care in accordance with legislation that directly and indirectly governs nursing practiceProvide and supervise nursing care in accordance with ethical codes that directly and indirectly guide nursing practicesAccept accountability and responsibility for own professional actionsEnsure the provision of competent, clinical nursing care in the unit Use the scientific process of nursing to initiate and manage comprehensive nursing care plans that will ensure quality nursing careCoordinate and supervise nursing activities of members of the healthcare team who provide basic careCustomer Satisfaction: Enhance patient satisfaction Utilise available management tools and strategies to enhance patient experience through continuing quality improvement initiatives e.g CFS and QeAssist in the management of patient complaintsBuild professional relationships with the members of the multi-disciplinary team Cooperate fully with the members of the multi-disciplinary team and independently delivering nursing careAssist in the management of complaints from members of the multi-disciplinary teamSafe Environment: Assist in maintaining an environment which is both emotionally and physically safe Utilise available management tools and participate in pro-active management strategies to ensure an emotionally and physically safe patient environment e.g. SHEQ and infection controlBusiness Efficiency: Contribute to business efficiency through cost effective patient care, interdepartmental cooperation and economic use of all resources Utilise and supervise adherence to interdepartmental requirements with regard to stock management, case management and billingCoaching and mentor staff Assist in the performance management of the unit staffAssist in staff development through the provision of appropriate on-the-job in-service educationParticipate in staff recognition and reward management strategiesRequirementsGeneral Nursing Degree / DiplomaRegistration with SANCICU qualification/Critical Care course or 2-3 years ICU experienceRelevant experience and technical skill to meet the critical outputsUnderstanding of the private healthcare industry, its challenges and role players would be an advantageComputer proficiency would be an advantageStrong customer orientation, team player, energetic, resilient and well organized.Must be able to work under pressure in a constantly changing environmentStrong inter-personal skills requiredCompetenciesProblem-solving, analysis and judgementAttention to detailResilienceEngaging diversityVerbal & written communication skillsInfluencing skillsBuilding relationshipsCustomer responsivenessOrganisational awarenessAction orientationExcellence orientationEthical behaviourContactChwayita Mpangele
Tel: 021 670 4312
Email: ******
Closing date: Wednesday, November 6, 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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