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A specialized nursing professional who provides advanced care to critically ill patients, often requiring life support, ventilators, and constant monitoring.
Job Description
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
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
Adhere to hospital policies, protocols and best practices
Knowledge and insight into infection prevention principles
Promote and maintain patient health and give health education
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
Job Requirements
Current Registration with SANC as a Registered Nurse
Post Basic Qualification in Critical Care General will be advantageous
Minimum 2 -3 years’ proven experience as a Registered Nurse in ICU
Ventilator competency is essential
Shift work compulsory and work overtime when required
Be flexible and willing to assist in other departments
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