Professional Nurse Medi clinic Tzaneen

Closing date: 23 July 2021

Number of positions: 1 Recruiter name: Anastacia Mawasha Reference number: 17007817 Permanent Mediclinic Tzaneen | Tzaneen | South Africa MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB To deliver safe, comprehensive and quality nursing care according to the Scope of Practice REQUIRED EDUCATION ESSENTIAL EDUCATION: Degree / Diploma in General Nursing DESIRED EDUCATION: Midwifery; Post graduate certificate/ diploma in relevant specialty area REQUIRED EXPERIENCE ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: None DESIRED EXPERIENCE: 1 year post graduate qualification experience before placement in a specialised unit KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS Deliver quality nursing care in collaboration with a multi-professional team Identify, prevent and manage risks to ensure patient safety Facilitate a positive patient experience by creating a conducive environment Provide accurate and comprehensive records of all nursing interventions Create a learning environment that builds staff competence Ensure that all utilised stock and equipment are accurately charged REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE Basic life support trained (ACLS; ATLS; PALS training for specialised wards) Computer literate (Microsoft Office) Develop/ modify a nursing care plan Infection prevention and control (IPC) principles and protocols Nursing processes and procedures Nursing record keeping Patient assessment skills Pharmacology Relevant nursing legislation Risk identification Scientific nursing principles and process All applicants will be considered, with the understanding that preference will be given in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa, as well as internal applicants/employees that meet the minimum requirements