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Professional Nurse Specialty (Trauma Nursing Science) Post - Re-advertisement
National Senior certificate. A basic R425 qualification (i.e., diploma/ degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse, and current registration with SANC.
A post-basic qualification with a duration of at least one year, accredited with SANC in Trauma Nursing Specialty. A minimum of 4 years of appropriate/recognized experience in nursing after registration as a professional nurse with SANC in general nursing.
At least 1 year of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience working in Accident & Emergency after obtaining the one-year post-basic qualification in the Trauma Specialty. Competencies: Good communication skills, verbal and written.
Know the ideal hospital realization and maintenance framework. Computer literacy.
Duties :
Perform clinical nursing practice in accordance with the scope of practice and required nursing standards. Demonstrate an understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practices. Promote specialised quality of nursing care as directed by professional scope of practice and standards as determined by the relevant health facility.
Able to plan and organise own work and ensure proper nursing care. Demonstrate effective communication with patients, supervisors and other stakeholders, including report writing when required.
Work as part of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure good nursing care. Work effectively, co-operatively, and amicably with persons of diverse intellectual, cultural, racial or religious differences. Display a concern for patients, promoting proper treatment and care, including awareness and willingness to respond to patients’ needs, requirements and expectations (Batho Pele).
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