A vacancy exists for a Registered Nurse NICU experienced, based at Suikerbosrand hospital reporting to Thobile Mabaso Unit manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing holistic patient care and collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders in line with Company & Hospital strategic objectives.

Critical Outputs
To provide quality patient care by

Providing quality basic and specialized nursing care
Continual communication with the patient and family with regards to the patient’s condition Administering of medication in accordance with ethical, legal framework
Review and comply with internal policies and protocols.
Ensuring quality management systems and initiatives are conducted according to the unit specification.
Advocate the patient by motivating acuity to the case management and notify the doctor of any limitations.
Provide effective people management by

Interacting and communicating with a multi-disciplinary team
Provide training and development to ensure personal and professional growth.
Ensure the NICU team works according to the scope of practice to ensure the correct skills mix is utilised.
Provide effective cost management by

Managing all stock used according to unit specific policies and protocols.
Control and manage staff hours leave in accordance with the company policy.
Provide effective Infection Control and SHEQ by

Maintaining a safe and holistic patient environment to enforce infection control
Promoting a safe and healthy working environment by completing SHEQ alerts and incident reports to the SHEQ Coordinator
Ensuring effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders by

Conducting in-service orientation on doctor specific preferences Execute doctors’ requests and prescriptions after patient rounds.
Assisting in multi-disciplinary team members with the execution of their duties
Ensuring the effective functioning of equipment and instrumentation

Check equipment and instrumentation are in working condition daily and report any defaults to Unit Manager and Clinical Engineer
Educate and supervise staff and doctors on the correct utilisation of specialised equipment and instrumentation.
Ensuring effective record keeping by

Ensuring records and accurately completed and stored in accordance with legal and ethical requirements.

Requirements

Relevant Degree or Diploma in Nursing
Diploma in Midwifery
Nursing experience in NICU
Current registration with the relevant professional or regulatory body
Understanding of the private healthcare industry, its challenges and role players would be an advantage.
Computer proficiency
Must be able to work under pressure in a continuously changing environment. Strong customer orientation, team player, very energetic and well organised
Strong Interpersonal skills required.
Must be willing to fulfil a role in the unit according to the flexi-hours system and call system (Both day and night shift)

Competencies

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

Please send your resume/CV