Senior Professional Nurse - Surgical ICU

Wits Donald Gordon Med Centre | Parktown, Johannesburg | South Africa

Closing date: 21/11/2024
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Masego Patricia Katane
Reference number: 51996
Workplace Type: On-site
Permanent

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

To 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 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 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 EDUCATION

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION:

• Degree/ Diploma in General Nursing.

DESIRED EDUCATION:

• Midwifery.
• Post graduate certificate/ diploma in Critical Care.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

• 3 years post qualification experience.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in a similar role.

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 specialised wards; ACLS; ATLS; PALS trained.
• Risk identification.
• Analysing and interpretation skills.
• Basic life support trained.
• Mentorship.

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.