Busamed Gateway Private Hospital is recruiting four registered nurses to provide nursing care under the direct and indirect supervision of the unit manager, and within the scope of practice for a registered nurse.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Be able to work harmoniously as a team member ensuring allocated tasks are completed effectively
• Provide comprehensive quality nursing care to patients, based on individualised patient needs
• Ensuring that the ICU team functions within the guidelines of Infection Prevention Standards
• Providing a safe patient area through effective and correct management of waste
• Sound knowledge of costs and cost containment including economic use of stock and accurate charging of all items
• Maintain effective relationships with all internal and external customers, and ensure all actions promote customer service excellence
• Assist in the effective management of staffing cost through adhering to all Busamed Gateway Private Hospital policies with respect to personal time and attendance
• Ensure clinical processes are in line with the policies and procedures of Busamed Gateway Private Hospital
• Serve as a clinical resource person to all members of the multidisciplinary team
• Capacity to implement and maintain standards of health practice required from all accredited bodies and appropriate health legislation 

Requirements

• Current SANC registration
• Compliance with the SANC code for a Registered Nurse and all applicable health care legislation
• Diploma in Medical and Surgical Nursing Science – Critical Care Nursing would be advantageous

Work Experience

• Working experience in private healthcare or healthcare funding industry
• Previous working experience in a cardio thoracic ICU is essential
• ICU working experience

Knowledge

• Customer oriented with good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to change with good planning and organisational skills