Job Description

Often called ICU nurses because of the unit they commonly work in, critical care nurses are highly trained to understand and provide care for people of all ages who are recovering from life-threatening illnesses or injuries.

• Strong quality patient care orientation
• BLS competent
• Supervise and orientate junior staff members and students
• Perform teaching rounds with junior staff members and students
• Competently administering oral medication
• Perform wound care
• High energy levels and tolerance for stress/pressure
• Problem analysis/solving skills and accurate record keeping
• Adaptable and able to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills at all levels
• Ability to render basic and advanced nursing care without supervision
• Be prepared to partake in in-service training program, by attending and presenting talks formally and informally
• Adhere to hospital policies, protocols and best practices
• Knowledge and insight into infection prevention principles
• Promote and maintain patient health and give health education
• Knowledge of scientific nursing process
• Able to complete patient assessments, compiling and implementation of appropriate nursing care plan
• Safe administration of medication, and knowledge of management of schedule medication
• Adhere and enforce hospital policies and protocols and quality improvement initiatives
• Ad hoc duties

Job Requirements

• Current Registration with SANC as a Registered Nurse
• Post Basic Qualification in Critical Care General will be advantageous
• Minimum 2 -3 years' proven experience as a Registered Nurse in ICU
• Ventilator competency is essential
• Shift work compulsory and work overtime when required
• Be flexible and willing to assist in other departments

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