Registered Nurses x2: Paediatric ICU

About the role

Ahmed Kathrada Private Hospital in Lenasia, Gauteng, is recruiting two registered nurses for its Paediatric ICU through Lenmed. The nurse delivers safe, cost-effective patient care in line with hospital standards and policies, and provides direct and/or indirect nursing care, assessment, planning, execution and supervision of care to meet patient needs.

Key responsibilities

• Practice patient care according to the Scope of Practice and take full responsibility for these activities
• Communicate effectively with doctors about patient requirements
• Contribute to the holistic care of patients and attend handover reports at the start of each shift
• Communicate clearly with patients about their care and promote their health and wellbeing
• Audit health records to ensure compliance
• Ensure all stock is well controlled, managed, charged and credited appropriately
• Promote and maintain good relations with patients, relatives and visitors

Required profile

• Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse
• Experience working in a Paediatric ICU
• Capacity to implement and maintain health practice standards required by accredited bodies and health legislation
• Flexibility to work varying hours and shifts