Job Title
ICU NurseEmployment Type
Full TimeExperience
2 to 5 yearsSalary
NegotiableJob Published
23 August 2021Job Reference No.
2425292989Job Description
- Deliver comprehensive and quality patient care to meet the health needs of the patients
- Prevent, report and manages medico-legal risks in the unit
- Conduct comprehensive patient care audits
- Responsible for controlling of stock and maintenance of equipment in the unit
- Give support and mentorship to junior staff members in the Unit
- Ability to display sound judgements in problem-solving
- Displays a concern for excellence by adhering to company policies and procedures
- Maintains customer-focused mindset that acknowledges the value of the patient
- Ensures a therapeutic and safe patient environment by maintaining health and safety standards and complying with infection prevention and control procedures
- Control of stock and equipment in the unit
- Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse
- Must be ICU trained
- At least 2 years previous experience as Registered Nurse in ICU
- Previous experience in a Paediatric or Neo Natal ICU will be an added advantage
- Nurse and monitor critical are patient, including ventilated patients
- Ensures that patient records and registers meet legal requirements
- Competent in demonstration and assessment of all clinical procedures and management of risks
- A good understanding and application of the nursing scope of practice and knowledge of patient care.
- Basic knowledge of stock control principles
- Sound knowledge of nursing activities and procedures as per Scope of Practice of a Registered Nurse.
- Knowledge of clinical procedures, scientific nursing process and BCA principles
- Ability to identify and report near-misses and adverse events
- Be able to function as an effective member of the nursing team by facilitating team effectiveness
- Must be prepared to work shifts