Registered Nurse – PB Qualified – NICU (Fixed Term)

About the role

Ethekwini Hospital and Heart Centre, advertised through Lenmed, is looking for a Post-Basic (PB) qualified Registered Nurse for its NICU on a fixed-term contract. The nurse delivers safe, cost-effective patient care in line with hospital standards and policies, and provides direct and/or indirect care to patients or groups of patients.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver patient care in line with the Scope of Practice and take full responsibility for these activities
• Contribute to the holistic care of patients
• Attend shift handover reports at the start of each shift
• Communicate effectively with patients about their care and promote their health and wellbeing
• Audit health records to ensure compliance
• Ensure stock is well controlled, managed, charged and credited correctly
• Promote good relations with patients, relatives and visitors

Required profile

• Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse or Midwife, or an equivalent NQF 7 qualification (Post Basic Diploma)
• Relevant qualification and 2 years' experience in the specialist area (PICU/NICU unit)
• Ability to work flexible hours and shifts
• Capacity to uphold health practice standards required by accredited bodies and health legislation

Candidates apply through the online application form on the Lenmed site; late, incomplete or incorrect applications will not be considered.