Professional Nurse - Medical Ward B

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOBTo deliver safe, comprehensive and quality nursing care according to the Scope of PracticeKEY RESPONSIBILITY AREASDeliver 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 chargedREQUIRED EDUCATIONESSENTIAL EDUCATION: Degree / Diploma in General Nursing DESIRED EDUCATION: Midwifery; Post graduate certificate/ diploma in relevant specialty areaREQUIRED EXPERIENCEESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: None DESIRED EXPERIENCE: 1 year post graduate qualification experience before placement in a specialised unitREQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGEBasic life support trained (ACLS; ATLS; PALS training for specialised wards)Computer literate (Microsoft Office)Develop/ modify a nursing care planInfection prevention and controlNursing processes and proceduresNursing record keepingPatient assessment skillsPharmacologyRelevant nursing legislationRisk identificationScientific nursing principles and process