Senior Professional Nurse Icu – Plettenberg Bay – Ssspni

Main job functionMAIN PURPOSE OF JOBTo ensure a safe, positive patient experience by supporting the unit manager in the co-ordination of patient care and management of the unit.KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREASEnsure comprehensive and safe patient care by mitigating risks and meeting set clinical quality standards.Manage the patient experience.Ensure optimal supply, retention and utilisation of staffing resources.Empower and build staff competence through continuous assessment and development.Assist with the effective management of operational expenses (including stock and capital).REQUIRED EDUCATIONESSENTIAL EDUCATION:• Degree/ Diploma in General Nursing.DESIRED EDUCATION:• Midwifery.• Post graduate certificate/ diploma in speciality area.REQUIRED EXPERIENCEESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:• 3 years post qualification experience.DESIRED EXPERIENCE:• None.REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGEPharmacology.Nursing record keeping.Nursing processes and procedures.Computer literate (Microsoft Office).Relevant nursing legislation.Infection prevention and control.Scientific nursing principles and process.Audit patient records.Patient assessment skills.Develop/ modify a nursing care plan.Scope of practice for nurse practitioners.For specialised wards; ACLS; ATLS; PALS trained.Risk identification.Analysing and interpretation skills.Basic life support trained.Mentorship.A Consultant will be in touch if you are shortlisted for the position.
Please consider your application unsuccessful should you not have been contacted within 2 weeks.
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