Registered Nurse - Critical Care

About the role

Life Rosepark Hospital in Bloemfontein is looking for a qualified Registered Nurse to join its critical care unit, reporting to the Unit Manager. The nurse provides holistic, high-quality nursing care to critically ill patients so that outcomes are maximised in line with the hospital's strategic objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Provide quality basic and specialized nursing care, communicate continually with patients and families about their condition, and administer medication within the ethical and legal framework.
• Follow internal policies and protocols, and ensure quality management systems run according to unit specifications.
• Advocate for patients by escalating acuity to case management and notifying doctors of limitations.
• Work with a multi-disciplinary team, train and develop staff, and ensure the ICU team uses the right skills mix.
• Manage stock according to unit policy, control staff hours and leave, and support infection control and safety through infection prevention and incident reporting.
• Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including orienting doctors to their preferences and executing their requests during patient rounds.
• Keep equipment and instrumentation in working order, report faults to the Unit Manager and Clinical Engineer, and educate staff on its use.
• Maintain accurate records stored in line with legal and ethical requirements.

Required profile

• Degree or diploma in nursing and a critical care qualification.
• Strong customer orientation, teamwork, energy and organisation; able to work under pressure in a constantly changing environment.
• Willingness to work under the unit's flexi-hours and call system.
• Cardiac experience is an advantage.

Required skills

• Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
• Resilience and ethical behaviour
• Verbal and written communication and presentation
• Influencing and building relationships

To apply, send your resume or CV to the employer.