Job Description

• Deliver comprehensive and quality patient care to meet the health needs of the patients
• Prevent, report and manages medico-legal risks in the unit
• Conduct comprehensive patient care audits
• Responsible for controlling of stock and maintenance of equipment in the unit
• Give support and mentorship to junior staff members in the Unit
• Ability to display sound judgements in problem-solving
• Displays a concern for excellence by adhering to company policies and procedures
• Maintains customer-focused mindset that acknowledges the value of the patient
• Ensures a therapeutic and safe patient environment by maintaining health and safety standards and complying with infection prevention and control procedures
• Control of stock and equipment in the unit
• Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse
• Must be ICU trained
• At least 2 years previous experience as Registered Nurse in ICU
• Previous experience in a Paediatric or Neo Natal ICU will be an added advantage
• Nurse and monitor critical are patient, including ventilated patients
• Ensures that patient records and registers meet legal requirements
• Competent in demonstration and assessment of all clinical procedures and management of risks
• A good understanding and application of the nursing scope of practice and knowledge of patient care.
• Basic knowledge of stock control principles
• Sound knowledge of nursing activities and procedures as per Scope of Practice of a Registered Nurse.
• Knowledge of clinical procedures, scientific nursing process and BCA principles
• Ability to identify and report near-misses and adverse events
• Be able to function as an effective member of the nursing team by facilitating team effectiveness
• Must be prepared to work shifts

People Dimension