Registered Nurse - High Care

Strong quality patient care orientation

BLS competent

Supervise and orientate junior staff members and students

Perform teaching rounds with junior staff members and students

Competently administering oral medication

Perform wound care

High energy levels and tolerance for stress/pressure

Problem analysis/solving skills and accurate record keeping

Adaptable and able to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills at all levels

Ability to render basic and advanced nursing care without supervision

Be prepared to partake in in-service training program, by attending and presenting talks formally and informally

Adhere to hospital policies, protocols and best practices

Knowledge and insight into infection prevention principles

Promote and maintain patient health and give health education

Knowledge of scientific nursing process

Able to complete patient assessments, compiling and implementation of appropriate nursing care plan

Safe administration of medication, and knowledge of management of schedule medication

Adhere and enforce hospital policies and protocols and quality improvement initiatives

Ad hoc duties

Current Registration with SANC as a Registered Nurse

Post Basic Qualification in Critical Care General will be advantageous

Minimum 2 -3 years’ proven experience as a Registered Nurse in ICU

Ventilator competency is essential

Shift work compulsory and work overtime when required

Be flexible and willing to assist in other departments