Job Description

Wits Donald Gordon Med Centre | Parktown, Johannesburg | South AfricaClosing date: 28/10/2024
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Masego Patricia Katane
Reference number: 54933
Workplace Type: On-site
PermanentPlease note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profileMAIN PURPOSE OF JOBTo ensure a safe, positive patient experience by supporting the unit manager in the co-ordination of patient care and management of the unitKEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

• Ensure comprehensive and safe patient care by mitigating risks and meeting set clinical quality standards
• Manage the patient experience
• Ensure optimal supply, retention and utilisation of staffing resources
• Empower and build staff competence through continuous assessment and development
• Assist with the effective management of operational expenses (including stock and capital)

REQUIRED EDUCATIONESSENTIAL EDUCATION:

• Degree/ Diploma in General Nursing
• Post graduate certificate/ diploma in Critical Care

DESIRED EDUCATION:

• Midwifery

REQUIRED EXPERIENCEESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

• 3 to 4years post qualification experience in Critical care

DESIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Paediatric experience
• Previous experience working in the Private sector

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Pharmacology
• Nursing record keeping
• Nursing processes and procedures
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
• Relevant nursing legislation
• Infection prevention and control
• Scientific nursing principles and process
• Audit patient records
• Patient assessment skills
• Develop/ modify a nursing care plan
• Scope of practice for nurse practitioners
• For specialised wards; ACLS; ATLS; PALS trained;
• Risk identification
• Analysing and interpretation skills
• Basic life support trained
• Mentorship

All applicants will be considered, with the understanding that preference will be given in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa, as well as internal applicants/employees that meet the minimum requirements.Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profileJoin our Talent CommunityBecome a part of our Talent Community and we will get in touch with you as soon as there is a relevant opening that fits your skills, interests and experience.Job Type: NursingVideo Token: cP9rkhIPxEcCustom Field 1: v1658243237/MCSA_job_advert_header_mbsg7o.jpg

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