Registered Nurse | ICU | Experienced

Position: Registered Nurse | ICU | Experienced
Function: Nursing
Facility: Life Beacon Bay Hospital

Introduction

Life Beacon Bay Hospital is seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Nurse to join our ICU team. This role reports directly to Culine Pretorius, Unit Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering exceptional nursing care to critically ill patients, ensuring optimal health outcomes in line with the hospital’s and company’s overall goals.

This is a great opportunity for someone with solid ICU experience who is passionate about patient care and thrives in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Patient Care:

• Delivering high-quality, specialized care to critically ill patients.
• Maintaining open and ongoing communication with patients and their families about the patient’s condition, progress, and care plan.
• Administering medications safely and in line with legal and ethical guidelines.
• Ensuring that all nursing practices adhere to hospital policies and protocols.
• Implementing quality management systems and maintaining a high standard of care within the ICU unit.
• Advocating for the patient’s needs by escalating concerns to case management and informing doctors about any changes or limitations in patient care.

Teamwork and Collaboration:

• Working closely with a multi-disciplinary medical team to provide holistic patient care.
• Supporting and contributing to the growth and development of the ICU team through training and mentorship.
• Ensuring that all team members operate within their scope of practice and the appropriate skills are used effectively.

Resource and Cost Management:

• Managing medical supplies and equipment, ensuring they are used efficiently and according to hospital policies.
• Monitoring and controlling staff hours and leave to maintain optimal staffing levels while adhering to company guidelines.

Infection Control and Safety:

• Maintaining a safe environment for patients by implementing infection control protocols.
• Promoting a safe workplace by completing safety, health, environmental, and quality (SHEQ) alerts and incident reports when necessary.

Relationship Building:

• Orienting new staff and doctors to unit protocols and specific preferences of attending physicians.
• Carrying out doctors’ requests and prescriptions after patient rounds to ensure timely and effective treatment.
• Assisting other healthcare professionals in the ICU with their responsibilities, fostering a collaborative and supportive working environment.

Equipment Management:

• Checking that all ICU equipment and instruments are functioning properly on a daily basis and reporting any issues to the Unit Manager or Clinical Engineer.
• Educating and overseeing the proper use of specialized equipment by both staff and doctors.

Accurate Record Keeping:

• Ensuring all patient records are accurately maintained and stored in compliance with legal, ethical, and hospital standards.

Qualifications & Requirements

• A relevant Nursing Degree or Diploma.
• Prior experience working in an ICU environment is essential.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to keep patients, families, and team members informed.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to remain calm and effective under pressure.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment with changing patient needs.
• Willingness to work flexi-hours and be part of an on-call rotation.

Key Competencies

• Problem-solving, analysis, and judgment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure setting.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with people from diverse backgrounds.
• High energy, motivation, and a focus on achieving excellence in patient care.
• Ethical behavior and professionalism in all aspects of the role.
• Strong teamwork and leadership skills (for managerial roles).
• Ability to inspire and motivate team members (for managerial roles).

Additional Information

• Closing Date: Thursday, September 12, 2024
• Application Email: Recruitment.Beaconbay@lifehealthcare.co.za

For both internal applicants, please discuss your application with your line manager before applying. External candidates are welcome and will also be considered for this position.

Life Healthcare is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage diversity and welcome applications from all qualified individuals.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within two weeks after the closing date, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.

How to Apply

Interested applicants are encouraged to download and complete the employment application form. You can access it using this link: Download Employment Application Form

We appreciate your interest in joining our team and look forward to reviewing your application.