Professional Nurse Specialised - Theatre

Professional Nurse Specialised - Theatre

Pay: Competitive

Location: Mediclinic Milnerton/Miln

Employment type: Full-Time

Job Description

Req#: 38704

Mediclinic Milnerton | Milnerton, Cape Town | South Africa

Closing date: 31/08/2023
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Lusanda Nabo
Reference number: 38704
Workplace Type: On-site
Employment Type: Permanent

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

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

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

1. Deliver quality nursing care in collaboration with a multi-professional team.
2. Identify, prevent and manage risks to ensure patient safety.
3. Facilitate a positive patient experience by creating a conducive environment.
4. Provide accurate and comprehensive records of all nursing interventions.
5. Create a learning environment that builds staff competence.
6. Ensure that all utilised stock and equipment are accurately charged.

REQUIRED EDUCATION

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION: Degree / Diploma in General Nursing.

DESIRED EDUCATION: Midwifery; Postgraduate certificate/diploma in relevant specialty area.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: None.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE: 1 year post-graduate qualification experience before placement in a specialised unit.

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Infection prevention and control (IPC) principles and protocols.
• 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.

About the company

Mediclinic International plc, founded in 1983, is an international private hospital group with operations in South Africa, Namibia, Switzerland, and the United Arab Emirates.