Specialised Professional Nurse – ICU (Hospital Group) Garden Route, Western Cape 165 views

Requirements:

• Degree / Diploma in General Nursing
• Midwifery; Postgraduate certificate/ diploma in relevant specialty area
• 1 year post-graduate qualification experience before placement in a specialised unit

Required Job Skills & 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

The main purpose of this position:

To deliver safe, comprehensive and quality nursing care according to the Scope of Practice

Duties & Responsibilities:

• 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