Registered Nurse - Paediatric ICU

Melomed Private Hospitals • Other • Mitchells Plain, Western Cape, South Africa • $300 - $400 / year • 6d ago

Current Registration with SANC as a Registered Nurse
Post Basic Qualification in Critical Care General will be advantageous (Certificate or Diploma)
Minimum 2 - 3 years proven experience as a Registered Nurse in Paediatric High Care
Shift work compulsory and work overtime when required
Be flexible and willing to assist in other departments

Demonstrate passion for children and their parents / carers
Strong quality patient care orientation
BLS competent
Supervise and orientate junior staff members and students
Perform teaching rounds with junior staff members and students
Competently administering oral medication
Competent in infant, toddler and child physical assessment
Perform wound care
High energy levels and tolerance for stress/pressure
Problem analysis/solving skills and accurate record keeping
Adaptable and able to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills at all levels
Ability to render basic and advanced nursing care without supervision
Be prepared to partake in in-service training program, by attending and presenting talks formally and informally
Assist the Paediatrician during the ward rounds
Adhere to hospital policies, protocols and best practices
Knowledge and insight into infection prevention principles
Promote and maintain patient health and give health education to parents and patients
Knowledge of scientific nursing process
Able to complete patient assessments, compiling and implementation of appropriate nursing care plan
Safe administration of medication, and knowledge of management of schedule medication
Adhere and enforce hospital policies and protocols and quality improvement initiatives
Ad hoc duties

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