Life Healthcare Job Listing: Registered Nurse – Trauma Qualified (3 Positions)
Life Healthcare Job Listing: Registered Nurse – Trauma Qualified (3 Positions)
Position: Registered Nurse – Trauma Qualified
Location: Life Eugene Marais Hospital, Trauma Unit
Reports to: Unit Manager
Contract Type: Permanent
Application Closing Date: Monday, December 30, 2024
Are you a trauma-qualified nurse with a passion for delivering high-quality patient care? Life Eugene Marais Hospital has openings for three Registered Nurses in our Trauma Unit. If you’re ready to make a difference in critical care, keep reading.
About the Role
As a Registered Nurse in our Trauma Unit, you’ll be a vital part of our team, delivering specialized care for critically ill patients. You’ll ensure each patient receives optimal care, helping to drive positive outcomes aligned with our hospital’s goals. This position is perfect for a detail-oriented nurse who thrives under pressure and is dedicated to patient well-being.
Key Responsibilities
1. Financial Management
- Accurate Billing: Ensure correct clocking times in the trauma unit for precise billing.
- Stock Management: Participate in stock-taking and manage consignment stock per hospital policies.
- Equipment Handling: Guarantee proper use and maintenance of trauma equipment.
2. Patient Care
- Pre- and Post-Operative Care: Gather essential patient info pre-op and ensure comfort and support post-op.
- Assist in Procedures: Support doctors during surgical procedures.
- Patient Advocacy: Communicate with patients and their families about care plans and updates.
3. Staff Management & Training
- Trauma Training: Conduct trauma-specific training for team members and monitor their competence.
- Team Oversight: Ensure all team members work within their scope of practice.
- Performance Monitoring: Provide feedback to the Unit Manager on team performance and patient outcomes.
4. Safety & Quality (SHEQ) Management
- Protective Gear: Maintain safety standards, including personal protective equipment use.
- Infection Control: Follow strict protocols for medical waste disposal to prevent infection risks.
- ISO Compliance: Adhere to ISO requirements for quality and safety.
5. Stakeholder Relationships
- Internal Collaboration: Attend review meetings and collaborate effectively with other departments.
- External Liaison: Maintain a positive relationship with external stakeholders and escalate issues when needed.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Education: Grade 12 National Senior Certificate and General Nursing Degree/Diploma.
- Licensure: Registered with SANC (South African Nursing Council).
- Experience: Prior trauma experience is essential; technical skills to handle trauma cases.
- Skills: Computer proficiency is a plus; BLS certification is required.
- Other: A diploma in trauma nursing or a related specialty is advantageous. Familiarity with the private healthcare landscape is a bonus.
Competencies
- Strong problem-solving skills
- High attention to detail
- Resilient and able to engage diversity
- Effective communicator – both verbal and written
- Excellent organizational awareness and ethical behavior
Apply Today!
To apply, please send your application form to Zaanri.Keys@lifehealthcare.co.za. Remember, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within two weeks post-closing date. If you haven’t heard from us by then, please consider your application unsuccessful. Internal applicants, please discuss your application with your line manager first.
Why Life Healthcare?
At Life Healthcare, we are committed to fostering a work environment that champions diversity and values excellence. This is an exciting opportunity to build your career in a supportive and inclusive organization.
Join us in making a difference in patient lives, one shift at a time.
