Snr Professional Nurse : Theatre

Mediclinic Medforum | Sunnyside, Pretoria | South Africa Closing date : 15 / 10 / Number of positions : 1 Recruiter name : Mokgadi Florah Hlungwani Reference number : Workplace Type : On-sitePermanent

Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

The Senior Professional Nurse supports the Unit Manager in ensuring a safe and positive client experience by mitigating clinical risks and co-ordinating care delivery. They further provide direct patient care, as well as mentorship to new and student nurses in the unit.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AREAS

• Ensure comprehensive and safe patient care by mitigating risks and meeting set clinical quality standards
• Manage the client experience
• Ensure optimal supply, retention, and utilisation of staffing resources
• Empower and build staff competence through continuous assessment and development
• Assist with the effective management of operational expenses (including stock and capital)

REQUIRED EDUCATION

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

PharmacologyNursing record keepingNursing processes and proceduresComputer literate (Microsoft Office)Relevant nursing legislationInfection prevention and controlScientific nursing principles and processAudit patient recordsPatient assessment skillsDevelop / modify a nursing care planScope of practice for nurse practitionersFor specialised wards; ACLS; ATLS; PALS trained;Risk identificationAnalysing and interpretation skillsBasic life support trainedMentorship

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.

Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile

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