Professional Nurse Specialised NICU

Professional Nurse Specialised NICU (POS24217)
Tongaat
R 30 000 per month plus allowances

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB
To deliver safe, comprehensive and quality nursing care according to the Scope of Practice

REQUIREMENTS
• Essential Education: Degree / Diploma in General Nursing
• Desired Education: Midwifery; Postgraduate certificate/ diploma in relevant specialty area
• Desired Experience: 1 year post-graduate qualification experience before placement in a specialised unit

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS
• Deliver quality nursing care in collaboration with a multi-professional team
• Identify, prevent and manage risks to ensure patient safety
• Facilitate a positive patient experience by creating a conducive environment
• Provide accurate and comprehensive records of all nursing interventions
• Create a learning environment that builds staff competence
• Ensure that all utilised stock and equipment are accurately charged

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS
• Deliver quality nursing care in collaboration with a multi-professional team
• Identify, prevent and manage risks to ensure patient safety
• Facilitate a positive patient experience by creating a conducive environment
• Provide accurate and comprehensive records of all nursing interventions
• Create a learning environment that builds staff competence
• Ensure that all utilised stock and equipment are accurately charged

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
• Must have maternity ward experience as an NICU nurse
• Infection prevention and control
• Pharmacology
• Scientific nursing principles and process
• Nursing record keeping
• Patient assessment skills
• Nursing processes and procedures
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
• Develop/ modify a nursing care plan
• Relevant nursing legislation
• Basic life support trained (ACLS; ATLS; PALS training for specialised wards)
• Risk identification

Closing Date: 12 August 2024

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.