Registered Nurse

ICU

The Registered Nurse will render and promote cost-effective, safe quality patient care in accordance with hospital standards and policies. As a Professional Practitioner, the incumbent is also responsible for and is held accountable for his/her acts and omissions.

The incumbent will further be responsible for direct and indirect nursing care of a patient or a group of patients, for assessing, planning, executing, and supervising the implementation of care to meet patient needs.

Is a role model in the delivery of evidence-based care and will actively participate in clinical governance, auditing of health records to ensure compliance, ensuring all stock is well controlled and managed, charged and credited appropriately, effective risk prevention and management, managing acuity and skill mix to ensure an appropriate level of care.

• Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse/ Midwife
• Possession of a relevant critical nursing care qualification is essential
• Compliance with the SANC code for a Registered Nurse and all applicable healthcare legislation

• + 1 - 5 Years of working experience in the same position
• Working experience in private healthcare or the healthcare funding industry will be advantageous
• Experience with cardio-thoracic or ventilated patients is essential
• Capacity to implement and maintain standards of health practice required from all accredited bodies and appropriate health legislation

• Computer Literacy essential
• Fluent communication in English is essential
• Nursing standards