Registered Nurse - ICU Qualified or Experienced

As the leading medical recruitment agency in South Africa, our client has an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse ICU based in Tableview, Cape Town, 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.

The successful candidates will be responsible for direct and/or indirect nursing care of a patient or group of patients. The Registered Nurses will be responsible for assessing, planning, executing and supervising the implementation of care to meet patient needs. The Registered Nurses will act as a role model in the delivery of evidence based care. The registered Nurses will actively participate in Clinical Governance.

Responsibilities

• Practice patient care according to his/her Scope of Practice and assumes total responsibility for these activities
• Contribute to the holistic care of patients
• Ensure that all patients have an appropriate nursing care plan
• Carry out all departmental duties as assigned
• Communicate with Health Care Practitioners regarding any change in health status
• Mentoring and supervision of junior healthcare providers and support staff
• Manage acuity and skill mix to ensure appropriate level of care
• Reports and acts upon potential/actual risks identified
• Maintain professional conduct and standards at all times in accordance with hospital policies and procedures
• Promote and maintain good working and interpersonal relationships with management, colleagues and doctors
• Perform other duties as reasonably requested by the Unit Manager or senior member of staff.

Job Requirements:

• Diploma in General Nursing as Registered Nurse
• Advantageous Critical Care Certificate post basic qualification
• Must have valid SANC
• 3-4 years ICU shift leader experience in the private sector will be an advantage
• Essential 3-6 years active ICU trained experience within the private sector

Location: Tableview, Cape Town

To apply, please send your updated CV to apply@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.