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Job Title: Professional Nurse - Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
Location: Cape Town, Northern Suburbs
(Private Hospital Setting)
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Introduction: A leading private hospital in the Northern Suburbs of Cape Town is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Professional Nurse to join its Intensive Care Unit (ICU). The ideal candidate will have solid ICU experience, demonstrate clinical excellence, and deliver safe, evidence-based patient care in a high-acuity setting.
Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver comprehensive, high-quality nursing care to critically ill patients in the ICU.
• Monitor, evaluate, and respond to patients' vital signs and conditions.
• Administer medications, manage ventilators, and assist with invasive procedures.
• Maintain accurate records and communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary team.
• Ensure adherence to infection control, health, and safety protocols.
• Provide emotional support and education to patients and their families.

Minimum Requirements:

• Registered with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
• Minimum of 2 years' ICU nursing experience in a private or public hospital setting.
• Sound clinical judgment and the ability to work independently under pressure.
• Willingness to work shifts, including nights, weekends, and public holidays.

Key Competencies:

• Advanced knowledge of ICU protocols and critical care equipment.
• Strong clinical decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Effective interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Commitment to continuous learning and high standards of patient care.
• Team player with a positive, patient-focused attitude.

Benefits:

• Market-related salary with night and weekend allowances.
• Training and development opportunities, including support for further studies.
• Work in a modern, technologically advanced ICU environment.
• Supportive leadership and multidisciplinary team collaboration.

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