Job Summary:
To promote and deliver quality patient care and wellness in accordance with industry standards and to execute Nursing duties within the standards, procedures and protocols set down by the South African Nursing Council and Scope of Practice. The incumbent will collaborate with Doctors, multi-disciplinary team members and the community in providing
holistic support to patients and their family and loved ones whilst supervising allocated team members, within a specialized unit.
Minimum Qualifications and experience:
Diploma in General Nursing
ICU Trained (M&S Critical Nursing Care)
ACLS
BLS qualification advantageous.
Updated PALS/ATLS advantageous.
Current registration as Registered Nurse with the South African Nursing Council.
2-5 years’ experience in ICU
Minimum Job Requirements:
Perform all duties in accordance with South African Nursing Council (SANC), Department of Health (DOH) and National Core Standards.
Adhere to the principles and standards of Patient Advocacy according to SANC Acts and Omissions, Company Code of Conduct, Patient Rights and Responsibilities Charter, National Millennium Development goals and responsibility of Continuous Professional Development (CPD).
Supervise, organize, lead and control work for self and team to ensure efficient completion of tasks.
Devise a working knowledge of, and understand the Nursing Strategy, to contribute towards unit goals.
Lead the continuity of care through an accurate, comprehensive handover to related units like operating theatre and diagnostics.
Plan daily tasks for the Enrolled nurses, Ward Clerks and Enrolled Auxiliary Nurses to ensure an efficient and effective delivery service in area of accountability.
Actively participate in internal and external auditing processes, for example DOH, National Core Standards, SHERQ, SANC and Risk Audits.
Manage and support the introduction of new critical care technologies into the unit.