Professional Nurse Specialised Western Cape Region - 3 Month Fixed Term Contract

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

To deliver safe, comprehensive, and quality nursing care according to the Scope of Practice
Mediclinic Southern Africa is a healthcare provider operating in South Africa and Namibia focused on providing acute care, specialist-orientated, multidisciplinary hospital services are currently in search of Professional Nurse for 3 months fix term contract.
Professional Nurses specialising in: ICU , General, Obstetrics; Theatre, and Emergency care.
We are currently in process of building talent pools for the Western Cape region hospitals in including:
Western Cape Inland Region: Mediclinic Cape Gate , Mediclinic Durbanville ; Mediclinic Louis Leipoldt ; Mediclinic Paarl ; Mediclinic Panorama ; Mediclinic Stellenbosch / Winelands ; Mediclinic Upington ; Mediclinic Worcester
Western Cape Coastal Region:Mediclinic Cape Town ; Mediclinic Constantiaberg ; Mediclinic George Mediclinic Hermanus ; Mediclinic Plettenberg Bay ; Mediclinic Strand ; Mediclinic Milnerton ; Mediclinic Vergelege
REQUIRED EDUCATION

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION:Degree / Diploma in General Nursing, registered with the South African Nursing Council (SANC)
DESIRED EDUCATION:Postgraduate certificate/ diploma in a relevant specialty area
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:1-year experience in a relevant specialty area: ICU , General, Obstetrics; Theatre, and Emergency care.
DESIRED EXPERIENCE:2 years experience in a relevant specialty area: ICU , General, Obstetrics; Theatre, and Emergency care.
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

Infection prevention and control (IPC) principles and protocolsPharmacologyScientific nursing principles and processNursing record keepingPatient assessment skillsNursing processes and proceduresComputer literate (Microsoft Office)Develop/ modify a nursing care planRelevant nursing legislationBasic life support trained (ACLS; ATLS; PALS training for specialised wards)Risk identification