Senior Professional Nurse Theatre – Ssspnt

Main job function MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB To ensure a safe, positive patient experience by supporting the unit manager in the coordination of patient care and management of the unit.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS Ensure comprehensive and safe patient care by mitigating risks and meeting set clinical quality standards. Manage the patient experience. Ensure optimal supply, retention, and utilization 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 EDUCATION ESSENTIAL EDUCATION: Degree/ Diploma in General Nursing. DESIRED EDUCATION: Midwifery. Postgraduate certificate/ diploma in specialty area. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 3 years post qualification experience. REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE Pharmacology. 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 specialized wards; ACLS; ATLS; PALS trained. Risk identification. Analysing and interpretation skills. Basic life support trained. Mentorship.
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