Registered Nurse | ICU Experienced | PICU x Job Pretoria area,South Africa,Nursing

Position: Registered Nurse | ICU Experienced | PICU x 2
Function Nursing Facility Position Registered Nurse | ICU Experienced | PICU x 2 Introduction

2x vacancies exist for Registered Nurse ICU Experienced in the Paediatric ICU unit, at Life Wilgers Hospital situated in Pretoria. The above position reports to the Unit Manager. The successful candidate will contribute to the effective functioning of this unit and ensure quality nursing care to all patients.

Critical Outputs

To provide quality patient care by

Providing quality basic and specialized nursing care

Continual communication with the patient and family with regards to the patients condition

Administering of medication in accordance to ethical, legal framework

Review and comply with internal policies and protocols

Ensuring quality management systems and initiatives are conducted according to the unit specification

Advocate the patient by motivating acuity to the case management and notify the doctor of any limitations

Provide effective people management by

Interacting and communicating with a multi-disciplinary team

Provide training and development to ensure personal and professional growth

Effective cost management for staff and stock by

Evaluating employee labour hours and manage debit and credit hours

Minimizing unnecessary stock wastage and facilitating maintenance of equipment

Providing quality patient care by

Identifying and ensuring staff undergo department specific micro orientation

Ensuring daily care rounds are conducted and investigating complaints

Providing accurate, appropriate and adequate information to patients and family members during hospitalization

Providing effective risk management (SHEQ & infection control) by

Monitoring and implementing preventative measures to minimize risk

Comply with ISO requirements in order to facilitate infection control

Conducting effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Identifying doctor’s preferences and stakeholders needs and implement in the working environment

Requirements

Relevant Degree or Diploma in Nursing

Diploma in Midwifery

A minimum of 3 years’ experience in an ICU environment

Nursing Experience in Paeds ICU will be advantageous

Current registration with the relevant professional or regulatory body

Understanding of the private healthcare industry, its challenges and role players would be an advantage

Computer proficiency

Driver’s license and ability to travel

Competencies

Problem-solving, analysis and judgement

Resilience

Engaging diversity

Verbal & written communication and presentation

Influencing

Drive & energy

Excellence orientation

Ethical behaviour

Building relationships

Customer responsiveness

Organisational awareness

Leading my example (Key for Managers)

Motivating and developing people (Key for Managers)