MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB
To deliver safe, basic nursing care according to Scope of Practice
KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS
1. Deliver basic nursing care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team
2. Identify, prevent and report risks to ensure patient safety
3. Contribute to a positive patient experience by assisting in the creation of a therapeutic environment
4. Provide accurate and comprehensive records of all nursing interventions
5. Participate in creating a learning environment that builds staff competence
6. Ensure that all utilised stock and equipment are accurately charted
REQUIRED EDUCATION
ESSENTIAL EDUCATION:
Higher certificate in nursing (or equivalent)
DESIRED EDUCATION:
Continuous Professional Development (CPD) courses for specific speciality areas
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:
None
DESIRED EXPERIENCE:
1 year post qualification experience
REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
7. Infection prevention and control
8. Basic Life Support
9. Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
10. Regulations regarding the Scope of Practice for Nurses and Midwives
11. Relevant nursing legislation
12. Scientific nursing process
13. Risk identification
14. Nursing procedures
15. Patient observation skills