Applications are invited from persons who possess the requisite experience, qualification and suitably meet the corresponding requirements for the following vacant role:
REGISTERED NURSE – ICU
This position reports to the ICU Unit Manager and will be responsible for the following performance areas:
KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
- Safe Patient Care:
- Ensure Patient Care is applied according to the Scientific Nursing Process.
- Patient Rights and Statutory requirements are adhered to.
- A safe and therapeutic environment is created for patients and ICU personnel.
- Medico-Legal risks are prevented and managed.
- Mutually beneficial relationships are built and maintained with colleagues and the multi-disciplinary team.
- The Urology Hospital standards (policies and procedures) are adhered to.
- Work is allocated and performed to the relevant scope of practice.
- Support is provided to learners and new employees to ensure safe practice.
- Competence is demonstrated in all performance output areas.
- Continuous improvement projects are implemented and maintained.
- Stock and Equipment Control:
- Drugs, Medication, and ICU stock are ordered, received, stored and utilised according to Policy.
- Movement of stock/equipment is done according to The Urology Hospital policy.
- Life support equipment and stock are utilised according to The Urology Hospital.
- Nursing Unit equipment is utilised according to procedures.
- Continuous Professional Development (CPD):
- Professional development objectives are set on an annual basis.
- Portfolio of CPD- activities are maintained.
- In-service training opportunities are utilized.
- Patient Records:
- Record keeping is done according to The Urology Hospital standards (policies and procedures).
- All records comply with legal requirements.
- Clinical information (co-morbidities and complications) is accurately recorded.
- Medication and Surgical stock are accurately and timeously recorded.
- ICU registers and relevant records are completed accurately.
- Record audits are done according to The Urology Hospital.
- Client Satisfaction:
- Professional ethics, The Urology Hospital values, and caring standards are demonstrated in behaviour.
- Client expectations and basic needs are met.
- Quality client service principles are maintained.
- Meetings are utilised as quality improvement opportunities.
- Behaviour exhibits a culture of outstanding due to excellence.
- Competence demonstrated in all performance output areas.
- Mentor (if applicable):
- Senior experienced Staff must act as Mentors.
- New employees complete the Unit specific orientation programme within three months.
- Assessments are done on an ad hoc basis.
- Constructive feedback is given.
- Holistic support is provided to new employees/learners.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Relevant nursing qualification (Diploma in General Nursing/B Cur Degree or Intensive Nursing Science degree/diploma) or equivalent NQF7 qualification.
- Relevant post-registration qualification.
- Registered with SANC.
- Evidence of substantial CPD in management and other clinically related and relevant subjects.
- Previous experience as a Registered Nurse ICU.
Closing date: 03 October 2024.
Contact: Victoria Maleka.
E-Mail: victoriam@urology.co.za
GENERAL NOTE:
Please note that the Urology Hospital is a smoking free facility and an equal opportunity employer. Should you not hear from us within fourteen working days after the closing date please consider your application as unsuccessful. POPIA sections provides that everyone has the right to privacy and it includes a right to protection against the unlawful collection, retention, dissemination and use of personal information and any attached text or documentation that are retained by the Urolocare hospitals for a period in accordance with relevant data legislation
