Snr Professional Nurse

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

To ensure a safe, positive patient experience by supporting the unit manager in the co-ordination of patient care and management of the unit

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

Ensure comprehensive and safe patient care by mitigating risks and meeting set clinical quality standards Manage the patient experience Ensure optimal supply, retention and utilisation of staffing resources Empower and build staff competence through continuous assessment and development Assist with the effective management of operational expenses (including stock and capital)

REQUIRED EDUCATION

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION:

Degree/ Diploma in General Nursing

DESIRED EDUCATION:

Midwifery Post graduate certificate/ diploma in speciality area

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE :

3 years post qualification experience

DESI RED EXPERIENCE:

None

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Pharmacology Nursing record keeping Nursing processes and procedures Computer literate (Microsoft Office) Relevant nursing legislation Infection prevention and control (IPC) principles and protocols Scientific nursing principles and process Audit patient records Patient assessment skills Develop/ modify a nursing care plan Scope of practice for nurse practitioners For specialised wards; ACLS; ATLS; PALS trained; Risk identification Analysing and interpretation skills Basic life support trained Mentorship

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