As the leading medical recruitment agency in South Africa, our client has an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse ICU based in Plettenberg Bay, South Africa. The RN ICU is to deliver expert nursing care to critically ill patients with intricate medical needs. With a focus on vigilant monitoring, administering medications, coordinating interdisciplinary care, and implementing advanced life support techniques, the nurse strives to achieve optimal patient outcomes and facilitate recovery within the challenging environment of the ICU.
Responsibilities:
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 utilized stock and equipment are accurately charged
Infection prevention and control
Pharmacology
Scientific nursing principles and process
Nursing record keeping
Patient assessment skills
Nursing processes and procedures
Develop/ modify a nursing care plan
Relevant nursing legislation
Requirements:
Degree / Diploma in General Nursing with a valid SANC registration
Post basic qualification in critical care essential
2 years experience in an ICU
Basic life support trained (ACLS; ATLS; PALS training for specialized wards)
Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
Location: Plettenberg Bay, South Africa
If this vacancy is closed or you have any questions please contact marinus@medipath.co.za Please be advised that you will be contacted by Medipath Healthcare Recruitment within 14 days should we wish to proceed with your application. Similarly, if you are not contacted by Medipath Healthcare Recruitment, please accept your application as unsuccessful. Your CV will automatically be added to our database and we could be contacting you should a suitable position arise.