Professional Nurse -MICU City Hospital at Joint Medical Holdings

PURPOSE OF POSITION

• To provide high-quality patient care according to the nursing scope of practice as defined by the South African Nursing Council (SANC).

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Provide safe, evidence-based nursing care in accordance with the scope of practice, clinical guidelines, and organizational policies.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care while ensuring compliance with clinical care standards and care bundles.
• Monitor patient acuity and contribute to effective staffing decisions to ensure appropriate nursing care and skills mix.
• Ensure accurate patient documentation, billing-related information, and reconciliation of patient files.
• Promote effective stock management through correct usage, charging, monitoring of stock levels, and reporting shortages or expired items.
• Ensure safe handling, cleaning, storage, and maintenance of clinical equipment according to manufacturer guidelines.
• Identify, manage, and escalate clinical risks, patient safety incidents, and infection prevention and control concerns.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, audits, risk assessments, and compliance reviews.
• Deliver excellent patient-centred care by addressing patient concerns and promoting a positive patient experience.
• Provide guidance, support, and supervision to junior staff and healthcare team members.
• Participate in staff education, skills development, and maintain required clinical competencies and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, procedures, and professional nursing standards.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Must be registered with SANC as a Registered Nurse with valid APC.
• Good interpersonal skills with doctors, patients and colleagues are essential.
• Preferably have two or more years of experience as a Registered Nurse in ICU.
• Preferably be trained or qualified.
• Must be prepared to work additional hours.
• Must be able to work independently under minimum supervision.
• Must be computer literate – MS Word & Excel.
• Must be prepared to do shiftwork (Night shift / Day Shift).

SKILLS

• Clinical assessment and decision-making.
• Evidence-based nursing practice.
• Patient care planning and management.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills within the multidisciplinary team.
• Time management and prioritisation.
• Risk identification and patient safety management.
• Accurate clinical documentation.
• Problem-solving and critical thinking.
• Staff support and mentorship skills.
• Computer literacy.
• Professional conduct and accountability.