Job Description

Registered Nurse | NICU Experienced

Function

Nursing

Facility

Position

Registered Nurse | NICU Experienced

Introduction

A vacancy exists for a Registered Nurse (Neonatal Experienced) in the Neonatal ICU based at Life Empangeni Private Hospital reporting to the Unit Manager.

The successful candidate will contribute to the effective functioning and co-ordination of the unit and ensure quality care to all patients.

Critical Outputs

Effective cost management for staff and stock by:

• Evaluating employee labour hours and manage debit and credit hours
• Minimising unnecessary stock wastage and facilitating maintenance of equipment

Providing quality patient care by:

• Identifying and ensuring staff undergo department specific micro orientation
• Ensuring daily care rounds are conducted and investigating complaints
• Providing accurate, appropriate and adequate information to patients and family members during hospitalization
• Administering of medication in accordance to ethical, legal framework
• Review and comply with internal policies and protocols
• Interacting and communicating with a multi-disciplinary team
• Conducting in-service orientation on Unit specific preferences

Providing effective risk management (SHEQ & infection control) by:

• Monitoring and implementing preventative measures to minimise risk
• Comply with ISO requirements in order to facilitate infection control
• Ensuring the effective functioning of equipment and instrumentation
• Ensuring effective and accurate record keeping

Conducting effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders:

• Identifying doctor's preferences and stakeholders needs and implement in the working environment

Requirements

• Diploma/Degree and current registration with SANC
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in ICU and NICU
• Competencies required are good interpersonal skills, an ability to work under pressure as part of a team, and be focused on quality performance
• Must have the clinical skills and proficiency in the Maternity/NICU ward
• Must have Midwifery

Competencies

• Verbal & written communication and presentation
• Drive & energy
• Ethical behaviour
• Critical Thinking Skills
• Previous experience with nursing micro-preemies
• Building relationships
• Customer responsiveness
• Organisational awareness
• Capable of efficiently leading a resuscitation

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Closing date

Friday, January 26, 2024

Internal applicants - Before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.

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Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert, should consider their application as unsuccessful.

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