Description

• Adhere to hospital policies, protocols and best practices
• Knowledge and insight into infection prevention principles
• Promote and maintain patient health and give health education
• Able to complete patient assessments, compiling and implementation of appropriate nursing care plan
• Safe administration of medication, and knowledge of management of schedule medication
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills at all levels
• 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
• Assist doctors during ward rounds
• High energy levels and tolerance for stress/pressure
• Focus on quality patient care 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 nursing care without supervision Ad hoc duties

Requirements

• Matric
• Registered with SANC as an Enrolled Nurse
• Minimum 2-3 years post qualification experience
• Previous experience in a Private Hospital is advantageous
• Shift work compulsory
• Work overtime when required
• Be flexible and willing to assist in other departments