PROFESSIONAL NURSE GRADE 1 TO 2 (SPECIALTY: ICU) (X6 POSTS)

Job Overview

Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital in Rondebosch is seeking 6 Professional Nurses (Grade 1 to 2) specializing in ICU. Candidates must possess a basic nursing qualification, a post-basic qualification or postgraduate diploma in Critical Care/Child Nursing, and current SANC registration. Experience ranges from 4 to 14 years depending on the grade. Responsibilities include providing comprehensive specialized nursing care, participating in multi-disciplinary holistic health care, clinical development, and resource utilization.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Basic R425 qualification (diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification (R683) allowing registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse.
• A post-basic nursing qualification with a duration of at least 1 year accredited with the SANC in Medical and Surgical Nursing Science: Critical Care Nursing: Child or General, or Child Nursing Science; OR 4 year Bachelor Degree in Nursing (R174) or equivalent.
• A post graduate diploma (R635) accredited in Critical Care Nursing (Adult), Critical Care Nursing (Child) or Child Nursing.
• Registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
• Grade 1 Experience: Minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing.
• Grade 2 Experience: Minimum of 14 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing, with at least 10 years after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification or post-graduate diploma in the relevant specialty.
• Willingness to work shifts, public holidays, after-hours, night duty and weekend cover for nursing, and deputize for the Operational Manager: Nursing.
• Understanding of nursing legislation, legal and ethical nursing practices, human resources, and financial policies.
• Computer literacy including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Knowledge of FBU functions and management.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive specialized nursing care within a professional legal framework.
• Participate with the multi-disciplinary team to provide holistic health care.
• Provide good documentation, care, planning and health education.
• Support and participate in clinical practice development initiatives, educational activities, and research.
• Ensure effective utilization of human and financial resources.
• Provide support to Supervisor and Nursing division.

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