Critical Care Trained Registered Nurse - Gauteng
Shift Pursuit Pty Ltd
Join a leading private hospital in Gauteng, as a Critical Care Trained Registered Nurse. We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate professional with ICU nursing experience, strong clinical expertise, and a passion for delivering exceptional patient care in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
*Deliver comprehensive, evidence-based critical care nursing to patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) in accordance with hospital policies, protocols, and best practice standards.
*Perform comprehensive patient assessments and continuously monitor critically ill patients, promptly identifying and responding to changes in their clinical condition.
*Provide specialised nursing care to ventilated, haemodynamically unstable, and high-acuity patients requiring intensive monitoring and interventions.
*Operate and monitor advanced critical care equipment, including mechanical ventilators, invasive monitoring devices, infusion pumps, and renal replacement therapy equipment where applicable.
*Administer prescribed medications, intravenous therapies, inotropes, sedatives, analgesics, and blood products safely and accurately in accordance with physician orders and hospital policies.
*Interpret and monitor vital signs, arterial blood gases, ECG rhythms, and other diagnostic results to facilitate timely clinical interventions.
*Assist with and support emergency procedures, resuscitations, intubations, central line insertions, and other critical care interventions within the ICU environment.
*Collaborate effectively with intensivists, physicians, allied healthcare professionals, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes and continuity of care.
*Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive patient documentation in accordance with legal, ethical, and professional standards.
*Ensure compliance with infection prevention and control measures, patient safety initiatives, and quality assurance protocols, including the prevention of healthcare-associated infections.
*Provide emotional support and education to patients and their families regarding treatment plans, prognosis, and ongoing care requirements.
*Participate actively in discharge planning and facilitate safe transfers of patients to high care, general wards, or external healthcare facilities where required.
*Participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives, clinical audits, and the implementation of evidence-based practices within the ICU.
*Mentor, supervise, and support junior nursing staff, students, and newly appointed team members to promote professional development and clinical excellence.
*Maintain professional competency through continuous professional development, ongoing education, and adherence to the standards and regulations of the South African Nursing Council (SANC).
*Demonstrate the ability to function effectively in a high-pressure, fast-paced critical care environment while delivering exceptional patient-centred care.
Education
*Diploma/Degree in Critical Care Nursing.
*Registered with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a General Nurse.
*Diploma/Degree in General Nursing.
Experience
*Previous ICU Nursing Experience.
*2-3 Years Experience in ICU Department.
*Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced ICU Department.
*Strong communication and teamwork skills.
*BLS certification advantageous.
*ACLS certification advantageous.
If you are interested and you meet the requirements, don't miss out on this chance to advance your career. Apply online or send your CV to ***email_hidden***
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and should you not hear from us within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.