Snr Professional Nurse - Critical Care

Mediclinic is an international private healthcare services group, founded in South Africa in 1983, with divisions in Switzerland, Southern Africa (South Africa and Namibia) and the United Arab Emirates.The Group is focused on providing specialist-orientated, multidisciplinary services across the continuum of care in such a way that the Group will be regarded as the most respected and trusted provider of healthcare services by patients, medical practitioners, funders and regulators of healthcare in each of its markets.MAIN PURPOSE OF JOBThe Senior Professional Nurse supports the Unit Manager in ensuring a safe and positive client experience by mitigating clinical risks and co-ordinating care delivery. They further provide direct patient care, as well as mentorship to new and student nurses in the unit.KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREASEnsure comprehensive and safe patient care by mitigating risks and meeting set clinical quality standardsManage the client experienceEnsure optimal supply, retention, and utilisation of staffing resourcesEmpower and build staff competence through continuous assessment and developmentAssist with the effective management of operational expenses (including stock and capital)Required EducationESSENTIAL EDUCATIONProfessional Nurse qualification andPostgraduate Diploma in Nursing if managing a specialist unit (e.g. Perioperative Nursing)DESIRED EDUCATIONN/ARequired ExperienceESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:3 years Professional Nurse experience in a hospital1 year mentor experienceDesired ExperienceN/ARequired Job Skills And KnowledgePharmacologyNursing record keepingNursing processes and proceduresComputer literate (Microsoft Office)Relevant nursing legislationInfection prevention and controlScientific nursing principles and processAudit patient recordsPatient assessment skillsDevelop/ modify a nursing care planScope of practice for nurse practitionersFor specialised wards; ACLS; ATLS; PALS trained;Risk identificationAnalysing and interpretation skillsBasic life support trainedMentorship