Professional Nurse Specialised, Pretoria

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

To deliver safe, comprehensive and quality nursing care according to the Scope of Practice

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 EDUCATION

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION: Diploma leading to registration as a General Nurse OR 4-year Nursing Diploma or Bachelor of Nursing 

DESIRED EDUCATION:  Postgraduate Advanced Diploma in Midwifery Postgraduate Diploma in Nursing (e.g. Critical Care, Emergency Care, Peri-oprative Nursing) if place in a specialist unit 

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:  None

DESIRED EXPERIENCE: : 1 year post-graduate qualification experience before placement in a specialised unit

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Infection prevention and control Pharmacology Scientific nursing principles and process Nursing record keeping Patient assessment skills Nursing processes and procedures Computer literate (Microsoft Office) Develop/ modify a nursing care plan Relevant nursing legislation Basic life support trained (ACLS; ATLS; PALS training for specialised wards) Risk identification