A vacancy exists for a Registered Nurse in the Trauma Unit, based at Life Hilton Private Hospital, reporting to Elaine Van Jaarsveld, Emergency Unit Manager. The successful candidate will provide, and coordinate evidence based clinical practices and resources efficiently to achieve the Company’s strategic objectives of Growth, Efficiency, Quality and Sustainability.

Critical Outputs
Effective clinical skills to grow the business

Delivery of market leading evidence based holistic clinical care.
Effective relationship with internal and external stakeholders that enhances and optimises business growth.
Participative and collaborative with all members of the team to foster and develop a healthy and positive working environment that actively promotes a joint performance and value-based culture.
Effective people management – interacting and communicating with a multi-disciplinary team.
Effective cost management – Cost-effective utilisation of resources across all business processes (including pharmacy and clinical engineering)

Delivery of cost-effective care across all business processes within the agreed budgetary parameters.
Optimal and efficient resource utilisation as per agreed budgetary parameters.
Optimal and appropriate product utilisation including pharmaceuticals and equipment and sundries.
Managing all stock used according to unit specific policies and protocols.
Control and manage Labour hours in accordance with the company policy.
Effective clinical skills to deliver the highest level of quality care benchmarked against international standards for quality and safety

Participate to meet Patient Experience, Clinical and Safety (Patient and Employee) outcomes targets.
Ensuring quality management systems and initiatives are conducted according to company policy.
Promoting a safe and healthy working environment.
Enforcing infection prevention principles as per company policy.
Sustainability – participate in collaborative and engaging team dynamics (internal and external stakeholders)

Establish Lifelong partnerships with our customers to promote LHC as the preferred hospital of choice.
Effective communication skills.

Requirements

Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse is essential.
Midwifery Qualification is essential
Compliance with the SANC Scope of Practice for a Registered Nurse and all applicable healthcare Legislation.
1-year post qualification experience in an Emergency Unit.
Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) is essential and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is advantageous.
Participative and collaborative with all members of the team to foster and develop a healthy and
A positive working environment that actively promotes a joint performance and value-based culture.
Effective leadership skills including highly developed skills in communication, problem solving, and Conflict resolution.
Updated knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation, industrial relations, standards, codes, Ethics and competency standards.
Updated knowledge and understanding of relevant pathophysiology, anatomy, and diseases to render
Optimal holistic care.

Competencies

Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
Resilience
Engaging diversity
Verbal & written communication and presentation
Influencing
Drive & energy
Excellence orientation
Ethical behaviour
Building relationships
Customer responsiveness
Organisational awareness
Leading by example
Motivating and developing people

Please send your resume/CV