Registered Nurse Nicu

The Registered Nurse will promote and deliver quality patient care and wellness in accordance with industry standards and execute Nursing duties within the standards, procedures and protocols set down by the South African Nursing Council and Scope of Practice

**Minimum Qualifications and Experience**:

- Nursing degree/Diploma
- Current registration with South African Nursing Council
- Qualification and/or experience in NICU essential
- BLS qualification.
- Updated ACLS/PALS/ATLS - advantageous for specialized units.
- Post-registration experience preferred
- Previous experience in a private hospital environment advantageous
- Computer Literacy

**Minimum Job Requirements**:

- Perform nursing duties in accordance with the South African Nursing Council (SANC), Department of Health (DOH) and National Core Standards
- Adhere to the principles and standards of patient advocacy according to the SANC acts and Omissions, Company Code of Conduct, patient rights and Responsibility charter, National Millennium Development goals and the responsibility of continuous professional development (CPD). Supervise, organize, lead and control work for self and team to ensure efficient completion of tasks.
- Actively participate in internal and external auditing processes, for example DOH, National core standards, SHERQ, SANC and Risk Audit.
- Document patient care services by accurately charting inpatient and department records including updating care plans as patient needs change.
- Monitor activities of nurses to ensure compliance with protocols, security and safety of the patient environment, Group Nursing policies and procedures, SANC requirements on findings through regular unit rounds.
- Management of stock and equipment utilized in NICU
- Be an ambassador for quality patient care by living the company values and upholding the company image.