Enrolled Nurse - Adult ICU

Location: Clinix Tshepo-Themba Private Hospital (Dobsonville, Soweto).

Reports to: Unit Manager

Job Summary:

To promote and deliver quality patient care and wellness in accordance with industry standards and execute Nursing duties within standards, procedures and protocols set down by the South African Nursing Council and scope of Practice.

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Qualifications

• Enrolled Nursing qualification.
• Current registration with South African Nursing Council.
• BLS qualification advantageous.

Minimum Experience

• Minimum of 2 -3 years Experience in critical care unit is essential
• Mimimun of 3 Experience within private hospital environment advantageous.
• Computer proficiency advantageous.

Key Competencies

• Surgical and clinical expertise
• Infection prevention and control
• Patient safety and advocacy
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Time management and organisation

DELIVERABLES

• Perform nursing duties in accordance with the South African Nursing Council (SANC), Department of Health (DOH) and National Core standards.
• Adhere to the principles and standards of patient advocacy according to the SANC Acts and Omissions, Company Code of Conduct, Patient Rights and Responsibility Charter, Code of Conduct, Patient Rights and Responsibility Charter, National Millennium Development goals and the responsibility of continuous professional development (CPD). Plan, organize, assess, and prioritize work in line with legislation to ensure efficient completion of tasks under the supervision of a registered Nurse.
• Drive quality of care by adhering to work standards and establishing a safe, therapeutic, and clean environment for all stakeholders that is free from medico-legal hazards.
• Document patient care services and maintain accurate records of all pharmaceuticals used to ensure medications are correctly charged and administered according to prescribed standards.