Overview
Our client within the Healthcare sector is seeking 3 x ICU Registered Nurses. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing holistic and optimal quality nursing care to critically ill patients to maximize a positive outcome for the customer in line with the Company and Hospital strategic objectives.
Minimum Requirements
- Grade 12 / Matric
- Relevant Degree or Diploma in Nursing
- Nursing experience in ICU
- Must be willing to fulfil a role in the unit according to the flexi-hours system and call system
Job Responsibilities
To provide quality patient care
Providing quality basic and specialized nursing careContinual communication with the patient and family regarding the patient's conditionAdministering medication following the ethical, legal frameworkReview and comply with internal policies and protocolsEnsuring quality management systems and initiatives are conducted according to the unit specificationAdvocate for the patient by motivating acuity to the case management and notifying the doctor of any limitationsProvide effective people management
Interacting and communicating with a multi-disciplinary teamProvide training and development to ensure personal and professional growthEnsure the ICU team works according to the scope of practice to ensure the correct skills mix is utilisedProvide effective cost management
Managing all stock used according to unit-specific policies and protocolsControl and manage staff hours leave following the company policyProvide effective Infection Control and SHEQ
Maintaining a safe and holistic patient environment to enforce infection controlPromoting a safe and healthy working environment by completing SHEQ alerts and incident reports to the SHEQ CoordinatorEnsuring effective relationships with internal / external stakeholders
Conducting in-service orientation on doctor-specific preferencesExecute doctors' requests and prescriptions after patient roundsAssisting multi-disciplinary team members with the execution of their dutiesEnsuring the effective functioning of equipment and instrumentationCheck that equipment and instrumentation are in working condition daily and report any defaults to the Unit Manager and Clinical EngineerEducate and supervise staff and doctors on the correct utilisation of specialised equipment and instrumentationEnsuring effective record keeping
Ensuring that records and accurately completed and stored following legal and ethical requirementsKey Competencies / Skills
Strong customer orientation, team player, very energetic, and well organisedMust be able to work under pressure in a continuously changing environmentStrong Interpersonal skills requiredProblem-solving, analysis, and judgmentResilienceEngaging diversityVerbal & written communication and presentationDrive and energyExcellence orientationEthical behaviourBuilding relationshipsCustomer responsivenessOrganisational awareness