Overview
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 Responsibility 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
Professional Nurse qualification and
Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing if managing a specialist unit (e.g. Perioperative Nursing)
Desired Education
N / A
Required Experience
ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE :
3 years Professional Nurse experience in a hospital1 year mentor experienceDESI RED EXPERIENCE : N / A
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 practitionersRisk identificationAnalysing and interpretation skillsBasic life support trainedMentorship#J-18808-Ljbffr