Registered Nurse – Emergency Unit (Trauma)

Job Title: Registered Nurse – Emergency Unit (Trauma)
Company: Life Healthcare
Function: Nursing
Location: Life Cosmos Hospital, Mpumalanga
Position Reporting To: Brian Mashaba, Unit Manager
Closing Date: Monday, November 11, 2024
Contact: Mmaosia.kgoele@lifehealthcare.co.za

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Position Overview

Life Healthcare is seeking a skilled and dedicated Registered Nurse for the Trauma Unit at Life Cosmos Hospital in Mpumalanga. This role is critical in delivering emergency care within a fast-paced environment, where timely and efficient interventions can significantly impact patient outcomes. Reporting to the Unit Manager, Brian Mashaba, the successful candidate will play an integral role in upholding the hospital’s standards for clinical excellence and patient-centered care.

As a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Unit, you will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to handle urgent medical situations, manage trauma cases, and provide reassurance to patients and their families. You will be expected to navigate high-pressure scenarios while maintaining a calm and professional demeanor, effectively communicating and collaborating with doctors, other nursing staff, and patients’ families.

Key Responsibilities

This position encompasses a range of responsibilities to ensure patient safety, adherence to hospital policies, and efficient emergency care delivery.

1. Financial and Inventory Management

• Labor and Resource Efficiency: Monitor and manage employee hours effectively, ensuring fair distribution of labor hours and managing debit and credit hours accurately.
• Cost Control: Minimize unnecessary stock usage and wastage, promoting sustainable management of resources within the unit.
• Equipment Maintenance: Facilitate the regular upkeep of equipment to ensure its availability and functionality, supporting the efficiency of emergency services.

2. Quality Patient Care

• Micro Orientation and Training: Ensure new and existing staff complete a department-specific micro orientation, aligning their practices with unit protocols.
• Patient and Family Communication: Deliver accurate, appropriate, and comprehensive information to patients and their family members regarding medical procedures and hospitalization processes.
• Assistance in Procedures: Support doctors during daily cases and procedures, ensuring patients receive the highest quality of emergency care.

3. Risk Management and Compliance (SHEQ & Infection Control)

• Preventative Risk Management: Implement and monitor safety protocols to reduce risks within the unit, maintaining a secure environment for both staff and patients.
• Infection Control: Maintain high cleanliness standards within the Emergency Unit and adhere strictly to infection control protocols, reducing the risk of cross-contamination.
• ISO Compliance: Follow the ISO requirements for infection control, promoting safety and regulatory adherence across all emergency care processes.

4. Stakeholder Relationship Management

• Internal Collaboration: Work closely with fellow nursing staff and the broader hospital team, ensuring cohesive operations and consistent patient care standards.
• Doctor and Stakeholder Communication: Understand and address doctor preferences and stakeholder needs, adapting the work environment to meet these requirements and improve service quality.

Qualifications and Requirements

The ideal candidate for this role will have a robust foundation in nursing education and hands-on experience within emergency or trauma settings.

• Educational Background:
  • A Degree or Diploma in Nursing from a recognized institution.
  • Current registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) is required.
• Professional Experience:
  • Previous experience in emergency or trauma nursing is essential to handle the demands of this role.
  • Knowledge of private healthcare industry standards and challenges, particularly in a trauma unit setting, is advantageous.
• Technical Skills:
  • Computer proficiency is preferred, as digital documentation and patient record-keeping are integral to the role.

Competencies

Candidates must demonstrate a high level of skill across key competencies that align with the hospital’s vision for quality care and professional development:

• Problem-Solving, Analysis, and Judgement: Ability to assess situations quickly and accurately, applying sound judgment to handle emergencies efficiently.
• Resilience: The Emergency Unit can be a demanding environment; candidates must demonstrate emotional stability and resilience to handle high-stress situations.
• Diversity and Inclusivity: Engage effectively with diverse team members and patients, fostering an inclusive environment in the unit.
• Communication Skills: Clear verbal and written communication skills are critical to coordinate with doctors, patients, and families under time-sensitive circumstances.
• Customer Responsiveness: Adopt a patient-centered approach to care, ensuring that every patient feels valued and supported through difficult experiences.
• Organizational Awareness: Demonstrate an understanding of the hospital’s objectives and policies, ensuring that emergency care aligns with broader institutional goals.
• Drive and Energy: Bring enthusiasm to the role, inspiring confidence in patients and colleagues, even in the most challenging situations.
• Ethical Behavior: Uphold the highest standards of integrity and confidentiality, fostering a trustworthy environment for patients and colleagues.
• Leadership and Teamwork: Ability to collaborate effectively and lead by example, supporting a positive work culture within the Emergency Unit.

Career Development and Benefits

Life Healthcare values its employees and offers numerous opportunities for career development, skill enhancement, and personal growth. As a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Unit, you’ll have access to a supportive work environment, continuous professional development programs, and advancement opportunities within the organization.

• Professional Development: Life Healthcare encourages its employees to pursue ongoing education, offering structured development programs to expand nursing skills and knowledge.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Competitive salary packages include healthcare benefits, retirement savings plans, and other perks that promote work-life balance.
• Employee Wellness Programs: Access to wellness programs aimed at supporting mental and physical well-being, recognizing the demands of working in healthcare.
• Flexible Work Options: Life Healthcare promotes a culture that supports flexibility, encouraging a balance between professional and personal life.

Why Choose Life Healthcare?

Life Healthcare is one of South Africa’s leading private healthcare providers, known for its commitment to quality care, advanced technology, and compassionate service. Working at Life Cosmos Hospital offers healthcare professionals a chance to make a meaningful impact, while benefiting from the support of a nationally recognized organization. As part of Life Healthcare, the Emergency Unit team enjoys a collaborative culture, access to state-of-the-art medical resources, and an environment that emphasizes safety, quality, and excellence.

Life Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusivity, creating a respectful work environment that encourages collaboration across departments. We encourage applications from qualified candidates regardless of their backgrounds, promoting equal access to career opportunities within the organization.

Application Process

If you meet the qualifications and are interested in joining Life Healthcare, please submit your application to Mmaosia.kgoele@lifehealthcare.co.za by November 11, 2024. Internal applicants are encouraged to discuss their application with their line manager before applying. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive a response within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

For further information, or to explore more job opportunities, visit our Life Healthcare Careers page or contact our recruitment hotline at 011 219 9000.

Life Healthcare appreciates the interest of all applicants in this opportunity. We look forward to welcoming a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse to our Emergency Unit team.