Trained Registered Nurse-NICU needed at Clinix Health Group Ltd

Job Summary:

• To promote and deliver quality patient care and wellness in accordance with industry standards and to execute Nursing duties within the standards, procedures and protocols set down by the South African Nursing Council and Scope of Practice. The incumbent will collaborate with Doctors, multi-disciplinary team members and the community in providing holistic support to patients and their family and loved ones whilst supervising allocated team members, within a specialized unit.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• Diploma in General Nursing.
• Post basic Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing Science
• PALS / NASL
• BLS
• Updated ACLS//ATLS advantageous.
• Post-registration experience preferred.
• Previous experience in a private hospital environment advantageous.
• Computer proficiency 

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Perform all duties in accordance with South African Nursing Council (SANC), Department of Health (DOH) and National Core Standards.
• Adhere to the principles and standards of Patient Advocacy according to SANC Acts and Omissions, Company Code of Conduct, Patient Rights and Responsibilities Charter, National Millennium Development goals and responsibility of Continuous Professional Development (CPD).
• Supervise, organize, lead and control work for self and team to ensure efficient completion of tasks.
• Devise a working knowledge of, and understand the Nursing Strategy, in order to contribute towards unit goals.
• Provide round the clock care to premature and severely ill new-born infants.
• Perform essential medical procedures, such as inserting intravenous lines, running tests and administer medication to ill infants
• Document patient care services by accurately charting inpatient and department records including updating care plans as patient needs changes.
• Maintain accurate files and records of patient medication, incidents, complaints, and steps taken to resolve patient problems or prevent incidents from recurring.
• Establish a harmonious and compassionate environment that promotes the patients’ mental and physical health and provide the required support to family and friends.