Professional Nurse Specialised - Critical Care

Mediclinic Milnerton | Milnerton, Cape Town | South Africa

Closing date: 02/01/2025
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Lynelle Pienaar
Reference number: 55973
Workplace Type: Permanent

We are recruiting for a Professional Nurse for our critical care unit at Mediclinic Milnerton. This position will be available in January 2025.

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

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION: Degree / Diploma in General Nursing

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

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: None

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

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

• 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

All applicants will be considered, with the understanding that preference will be given in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa, as well as internal applicants/employees that meet the minimum requirements.