MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB


To deliver safe, comprehensive and quality nursing care according to the Scope of Practice


KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS


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 utilised stock and equipment are accurately charged


REQUIRED EDUCATION


ESSENTIAL EDUCATION: Degree / Diploma in General Nursing
DESIRED EDUCATION: Midwifery; Post graduate certificate/ diploma in relevant specialty area


REQUIRED EXPERIENCE


ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: None 
DESIRED EXPERIENCE: 1 year post graduate qualification experience before placement in a specialised unit


REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE


Basic life support trained (ACLS; ATLS; PALS training for specialised wards)
Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
Develop/ modify a nursing care plan
Infection prevention and control
Nursing processes and procedures
Nursing record keeping
Patient assessment skills
Pharmacology
Relevant nursing legislation
Risk identification
Scientific nursing principles and process