Clinical Nurse (R/N) - PB Qualified (12 Months) - Paeds ICU

About this role

Netcare Alberton Hospital is looking for a Clinical Nurse for its Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (ICU). You will care for critically ill children, work closely with families and the multi-disciplinary team, and help keep the unit running safely.

What you’ll do

• Assess, plan, carry out and record advanced nursing care for young patients in the unit.
• Lead emergency treatment and resuscitation when needed, for any patient in the hospital.
• Keep families informed and speak up for your patients when needed.
• Take part in ward rounds with doctors and help build individual care plans.
• Write shift handover notes that show patient status, staff-to-patient ratios and any problems.
• Help train, orient and mentor nursing staff and students, and keep up with Netcare policies and procedures.

What you need

• Grade 12, or an equivalent NQF level 4 qualification.
• Registration as a Professional Nurse with the South African Nursing Council (SANC), or an equivalent NQF level 7 qualification.
• A post basic qualification in the area of specialty, or proven competent experience in that field.
• At least 2 years of experience in an ICU.
• ICU training.
• Thorough knowledge of general and specialised nursing theory and practice.
• Advantageous: previous experience in a private hospital environment.

Is this job for you?

This job suits a registered nurse who has ICU experience and enjoys fast-paced, high-acuity work with children. You should be comfortable working nights, weekends and public holidays, and happy to lead in emergencies and teach others.

Tips before you apply

• Have your SANC registration certificate, post basic qualification certificate and ICU training certificates ready to upload.
• Put your ICU experience first on your CV. List the number of years, the type of unit and your paediatric exposure.
• Describe emergency and resuscitation cases you have handled, and any teaching or mentoring you have done.

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