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Registered Nurse

Hillcrest

14 May 2024

Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Busamed Hillcrest Private Hospital is recruiting for a Registered nurse – ICU trained to provide nursing care under the direct and indirect supervision of the unit manager, and within the scope of practice for a registered nurse. 

Responsibilities and Duties: 

  • Be able to work harmoniously as a team member ensuring allocated tasks are completed effectively
  • Provide comprehensive quality nursing care to patients, based on individualised patient needs
  • Ensuring that the ICU team functions within the guidelines of Infection Prevention Standards
  • Providing a safe patient area through effective and correct management of waste
  • Sound knowledge of costs and cost containment including economic use of stock and accurate charging of all items
  • Maintain effective relationships with all internal and external customers, and ensure all actions promote customer service excellence
  • Assist in the effective management of staffing cost through adhering to all Busamed Hillcrest Private
    Hospital policies with respect to personal time and attendance
  • Ensure clinical processes are in line with the policies and procedures of Busamed Hillcrest Private Hospital
  • Serve as a clinical resource person to all members of the multidisciplinary team 

  • Current SANC registration
  • Compliance with the SANC code for a Registered Nurse and all applicable health care legislation
  • Diploma in Medical and Surgical Nursing Science – Critical Care Nursing would be advantageous
  • Capacity to implement and maintain standards of health practice required from all accredited bodies
    and appropriate health legislation 

  • Working experience in private healthcare or healthcare funding industry
  • Previous working experience in ICU is essential
  • ICU working experience

  • Customer oriented with good interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work under pressure and adapt to change with good planning and organisational skills