Registered Nurse | ICU Qualified | High Care

Position: Registered Nurse | ICU Qualified | High Care

Function: Nursing
Facility: Life Westville Hospital
Location: KwaZulu-Natal (KZN)

Job Overview:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Registered Nurse specialized in Cardiac High Care at Life Westville Hospital. We are looking for dedicated and skilled nurses to join our team, ensuring that we provide exceptional care to our patients. In this role, you will play a vital part in the smooth operation of our unit and contribute to delivering top-notch nursing care. You will be reporting directly to the Unit Manager, Rita Naidoo.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform nursing duties assigned by the Unit Manager, focusing on patient care and unit coordination.
Deliver high-quality care to patients, aligning with Life Healthcare Policies and Procedures, while ensuring customer satisfaction.
Supervise and guide nursing staff, ensuring they operate within their Scope of Practice.
Foster positive professional relationships with patients, physicians, and all members of the healthcare team.
Manage risks effectively by adhering to Health, Safety, and Infection Control guidelines and protocols.
Participate in managing the unit’s resources effectively, including inventory, staffing, and equipment.
Assess the training needs of nursing staff and facilitate necessary training sessions.

Qualifications and Skills Required:

A relevant Degree or Diploma in Nursing.
A Post Basic Qualification in Critical Care Nursing Science is mandatory.
Experience in Cardiac nursing is essential for this position.
Current registration with the relevant professional or regulatory body.
A solid understanding of the private healthcare industry, including its challenges and stakeholders, will be advantageous.
Proficiency in computer skills is required.
Ability to thrive in a high-pressure environment and adapt to continuous changes.
Excellent customer service skills, teamwork, and organizational abilities.
Strong interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with diverse individuals.

Core Competencies:

Resilience to handle challenges calmly and efficiently.
Ability to engage with a diverse range of people.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Capable of influencing and motivating others positively.
High levels of drive and energy to meet the demands of the role.
Commitment to excellence in patient care.
Ethical behavior in all aspects of work.
Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with patients and colleagues.
A strong sense of organizational awareness and teamwork.
Must demonstrate punctuality and good organizational skills.

Application Process:

If you are interested in this role, please download the application form from this link. Submit your completed application along with your CV to cv.westville@lifehealthcare.co.za.

Closing Date: Wednesday, September 11, 2024

Note for Applicants:

Internal Candidates: Before applying, please consult with your line manager about your application.
External Candidates: You are also encouraged to apply.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Life Healthcare promotes a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

Thank you for considering this opportunity! Please be aware that only candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the application deadline, please consider your application unsuccessful.