Senior Professional Nurse - General Unit
Mediclinic Newcastle| Newcastle | South Africa
Closing date: 08/01/2025
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Aimee-Lee Van der Stok
Reference number: 56466
Workplace Type: On-site
Employment Type: Permanent
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB
To ensure a safe, positive patient experience by supporting the unit manager in the coordination of patient care and management of the unit.
KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS
* Ensure comprehensive and safe patient care by mitigating risks and meeting set clinical quality standards.
* Manage the patient experience.
* Ensure optimal supply, retention, and utilization of staffing resources.
* Empower and build staff competence through continuous assessment and development.
* Assist with the effective management of operational expenses (including stock and capital).
REQUIRED EDUCATION
ESSENTIAL EDUCATION:
* Degree/ Diploma in General Nursing.
DESIRED EDUCATION:
* Midwifery.
* Postgraduate certificate/diploma in specialty area.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:
* None.
DESIRED EXPERIENCE:
* None.
REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
* Pharmacology.
* Nursing processes and procedures.
* Infection prevention and control.
* Scientific nursing principles and process.
* Develop/modify a nursing care plan.
* Scope of practice for nurse practitioners.
* For specialized wards; ACLS; ATLS; PALS trained.
* Analyzing and interpretation skills.
* Basic life support trained.
All applicants will be considered, with the understanding that preference will be given in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa, as well as internal applicants/employees that meet the minimum requirements.
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