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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; Postgraduate 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

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