Durban Tel: 031 566 4257

Johannesburg Tel: 011 440 7117

Cape Town Tel: 021 794 7475

International Tel: 0027 87630 0325

Professional Nurse Specialist – Reference SSPNS. Equity Role

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

 A Consultant will be in touch if you are shortlisted for the position. Please consider your application unsuccessful should you not have been contacted within 2 weeks. We will keep your CV on our database and contact you should you match the criteria of any other vacancies.

To apply for this job email your details to Sharonsmit@armstrongappointments.com