A vacancy has arisen for Registered Nurse: Trauma Experienced position based at Life Mercantile Hospital reporting to the Unit Manager, Jackie Hamilton. The successful candidate will contribute to the effective functioning and co-ordination of the Emergency Unit and ensure quality nursing care to all patients.

Critical Outputs
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 while interacting with a multi – disciplinary team.

Interacting and communicating with a multi – disciplinary team
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 Prevention and Health and Safety by

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

Conducting in – service orientation on doctor specific preferences
Execute doctor’s requests and prescriptions timeously.
Assisting in multi – disciplinary team members with the execution of their duties
Ensuring the effective functioning of equipment and instrumentation

Educate and supervise staff and doctors on the correct utilization of specialized 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 in Nursing
Minimum 2 years current Nursing experience in an emergency unit
ACLS would be an advantage
Midwifery is essential
Strong customer orientation, team player, very energetic and well organized
Must be able to work under pressure.
Strong interpersonal skills required.
Must be willing to fulfill a role in the unit according to the flexi – hours system and call system

Competencies

Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
Attention to detail.
Resilience
Engaging diversity
Professional and technical proficiency
Excellence orientation
Building relationships
Customer responsiveness
Organizational awareness
Action orientation
Ethical behavior

Please send your resume/CV