Professional Nurse Specialty (ICU)

REQUIREMENTS

• Basic R425 Degree/Diploma in Nursing or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council as Professional Nurse.
• One 1 year post basic qualification in Critical Care Nursing Science.
• Registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse.
• A minimum of 4 years appropriate or recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing

Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competencies Required

• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to make independent decisions.
• An understanding of the challenges facing the public health sector.
• Ability to prioritize issues and other work-related matters and to comply with time frames.
• High level of accuracy.
• Depth knowledge of Acts, Policies, Procedures, Prescripts and Legislations.

DUTIES

• Render an optimal holistic specialized nursing care to patients as member of the Multidisciplinary team.
• Train and supervise junior staff and student nurses.
• Maintain accreditation standards by ensuring compliance with National Core Standards.
• Co-ordinate clinical activities of the unit.
• Participate in the formulation, analysis, implementation and monitoring of unit objectives, policies, and procedures.
• Participate in nursing audits and maintain accurate records.
• Display a concern for patients, promoting advocating, and facilitating proper treatment and care.
• Ensure the unit complies with Infection Prevention and Control as well as Occupational Health and Safety policies.
• Strengthen ethics and professionalism.
• Provide safe and therapeutic environment for patients, staff and public.
• Participate in staff development using EPMDS System and other work-related programmes and training.