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PURPOSE OF POSITION

• To deliver specialized, age‑appropriate critical care to patients with life‑threatening conditions, ensuring safe, ethical, and effective practice in line with South African Nursing Council (SANC) regulations. The role centres on stabilizing critically ill patients, coordinating multidisciplinary care, and safeguarding patient dignity and recovery in a high‑acuity environment.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Specialized Critical Care: Provide expert nursing care to critically ill patients in the Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU).
• Patient Assessment & Management: Continuously assess, monitor, and manage patients with complex medical conditions such as acute respiratory failure, multi-organ dysfunction, and severe infections.
• Medication & Treatment Administration: Safely administer prescribed medications and therapeutic interventions, ensuring strict compliance with SANC regulations.
• Clinical Monitoring: Track vital signs, laboratory results, and other critical parameters, responding promptly to changes in patient status.
• Life-Support Equipment Management: Operate and assist in the management of advanced life-support systems, including ventilators, dialysis machines, and intravenous infusion pumps.
• Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with the healthcare team to design and implement individualized care plans. Offer emotional support to patients and their families during critical care episodes.
• Documentation: Maintain comprehensive and accurate patient records, capturing all aspects of care delivery.
• Infection Control & Safety: Uphold hospital protocols and infection prevention measures to ensure a safe, hygienic, and compliant care environment.

COMPETENCIES (The following will be advantageous)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

(Educational Qualifications & Experience)

• Registered with South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Registered Nurse.
• Preferably have 2 or more years of experience as a Registered Nurse.
• ICU experience or ICU Nursing qualification are essential.
• Minimum 1-2 years clinical experience in an ICU 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)

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

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KEY PERFORMANCE AREA

• Must be able to practice within your scope of practice as a Registered Nurse.
• Ability to understand and follow policies and procedures and protocols.
• Must be competent with the Hospitals Policies and Regulations.
• Ability to supervise staff in theatre.
• Must have experience in handling drugs and scheduling is a legal requirement.
• Equipment maintenance and motivations.
• Ability to teach staff in the unit.
• To ensure that Theatre is always running at the highest standards.
• Comply with SANC and stakeholder legislation.

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 Scrub Nurse in Theatre.
• Preferably be Theatre trained or qualified.
• Must be prepared to work additional hours.
• Must be computer literate – MS Word & Excel.

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KEY PERFORMANCE AREA

• Must be able to practice within your scope of practice as an Enrolled Nurse.
• Must be competent with the Hospitals Policies and Regulations.
• Attend to patient care within the Ward.
• Attend to patient's complaints.
• Must be able to provide safe, quality patient care within the ward/unit.
• Comply with SANC and stakeholder legislation.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Must be registered with SANC as an Enrolled Nurse with valid APC.
• Good interpersonal skills with doctors, patients and colleagues are essential.
• Preferably have two or more years of experience as an Enrolled Nurse.
• 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 shift-work (Night shift / Day Shift).