Registered Nurse | SICU

LIFE Healthcare Group • Other • Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa • $300 - $400 / year • 10h ago

A vacancy exists for a Registered Nurse – SICU , based at Life Cosmos Hospital, Mpumalanga, reporting to the Unit Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving quality patient care along with other team members in the SICU; in line with clinical protocols of the company and hospital strategic objectives.

Critical Outputs

Effective cost management for staff and stock by:

Evaluating employee labour hours and managing debit and credit hours.
Minimising 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.
Assisting doctors to perform daily cases and/or procedures.

Providing effective risk management (SHEQ & infection control) by:

Monitoring and implementing preventative measures to minimize risk.
Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene standards of the unit to ensure adherence to infection control and safety policies and procedures.
Complying with ISO requirements in order to facilitate infection control.

Conducting effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders by:

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

Requirements

Relevant Degree or Diploma in Nursing.
Nursing Experience of at least 2 years in ICU essential.
ICU qualification required.
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.

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.

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Closing date: Wednesday, July 17, 2024.

Internal applicants - Before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.

Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert should consider their application as unsuccessful.

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