Professional Nurse at Joint Medical Holdings

PURPOSE OF POSITION

• To deliver safe and effective Emergency Nursing Care as a SANC (South African Nursing Council) Registered Professional Nurse, ensuring effective patient assessment, planning and coordination of patient care. Maintain compliance with legal and clinical standards within the multidisciplinary team.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Work strictly within the SANC defined Scope of Practice. (R686 and R2598)
• Initiate and support emergency treatment including resuscitations according to Scope of Practice and Protocols.
• Coordinate patient care within the multidisciplinary team and act as a patient advocate.
• Adhere to legal, health, safety, infection control and clinical standards.
• Participate in quality improvement, risk management, and resource management.
• Provide supervision, guidance and support to staff within the unit.

COMPETENCIES (The following will be advantageous)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

(Educational Qualifications & Experience)

• Registered with South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Registered Nurse.
• Trauma experience or Trauma Nursing qualification are essential.
• Minimum 1-2 years clinical experience in a Trauma or Outpatient setting.
• Competence in patient assessment, clinical decision making and emergency intervention.
• Ability to work effectively within a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to work day and night shifts, including weekends and public holidays and adapt to working in other areas of the hospital when needed.

SKILLS
(Practical & Technical)

• Effective clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Able to prioritise and work well under pressure.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Effective organisational and time management skills.
• Basic computer literacy.

BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES

(Personality Characteristics)

• Well-spoken and respectful
• Reliable, professional and patient focused.
• Must be able to adhere to all company rules and policies.