Professional Nurse - Critical Care

About the role

Mediclinic Vergelegen in Somerset West is recruiting one Professional Nurse for its Critical Care unit. The position is permanent and on-site, and the main purpose is to deliver safe, comprehensive and quality nursing care according to the Scope of Practice.

Key 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

Required profile

• Degree or Diploma in General Nursing (essential)
• Preferred: Midwifery, or a postgraduate certificate/diploma in a relevant specialty area
• No minimum experience required; preferred: 1 year of post-graduate qualification experience before placement in a specialised unit
• Basic life support training (ACLS; ATLS; PALS for specialised wards)

Required skills

• Infection prevention and control
• Pharmacology
• Scientific nursing principles and process
• Nursing record keeping and nursing processes and procedures
• Patient assessment skills
• Developing and modifying nursing care plans
• Knowledge of relevant nursing legislation
• Risk identification
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Office)