Registered Nurse – MICU Section B

Job Title: Registered Nurse – MICU Section B
Company: Life Healthcare
Function: Nursing
Location: Life Cosmos Hospital, Mpumalanga
Position Reporting To: Tretia Mlilo, Unit Manager
Closing Date: Monday, November 11, 2024
Contact: Mmaosia.kgoele@lifehealthcare.co.za

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Position Overview

Life Healthcare has an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse in the Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) Section B at Life Cosmos Hospital in Mpumalanga. This role is pivotal in ensuring high-quality, specialized care to patients in a critical care setting. Reporting to the Unit Manager, Tretia Mlilo, the successful candidate will play a key role in managing patient care, supporting clinical protocols, and enhancing the ICU environment through adherence to safety, infection control, and quality standards.

As a Registered Nurse in MICU, you will engage in detailed patient monitoring, participate in daily care routines, and support procedures. Working closely with doctors, other healthcare professionals, and patients’ families, you will help create a safe and supportive environment that meets the complex needs of critically ill patients.

Key Responsibilities

This role encompasses a wide range of responsibilities to ensure efficient MICU operations and optimal patient outcomes.

1. Financial and Resource Management

• Labor and Time Management: Monitor and manage employee labor hours, including debit and credit hours, ensuring efficiency in staffing and workload distribution.
• Cost Management: Minimize stock wastage by ensuring the appropriate use and inventory of supplies and equipment in the unit.
• Equipment Maintenance: Ensure all ICU equipment is well-maintained and operational, enabling uninterrupted patient care and safety.

2. Quality Patient Care

• Department-Specific Orientation: Conduct micro-orientation sessions to ensure new and existing staff adhere to MICU-specific protocols.
• Daily Care Rounds: Carry out daily patient care rounds, promptly addressing any issues or complaints to maintain high-quality standards.
• Patient and Family Communication: Provide clear, compassionate, and appropriate information to patients and their families, supporting them during critical care situations.
• Support for Procedures: Assist doctors in performing daily cases and procedures, maintaining an environment that supports seamless patient care.

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

• Preventative Risk Management: Monitor and implement preventative strategies to reduce risk within the ICU, upholding patient and staff safety.
• Infection Control Standards: Maintain rigorous hygiene standards within MICU and ensure adherence to infection control protocols, minimizing contamination risks.
• ISO Compliance: Ensure all ICU practices comply with ISO infection control standards, enhancing the safety and effectiveness of patient care.

4. Stakeholder Relationship Management

• Internal Collaboration: Develop and maintain effective working relationships within the nursing team, ensuring communication and collaboration are aligned with the unit’s goals.
• Doctor and Stakeholder Preferences: Identify and incorporate doctor preferences and stakeholder requirements into unit operations to optimize care delivery.

Qualifications and Requirements

The ideal candidate will possess a strong nursing foundation, coupled with ICU-specific qualifications and hands-on experience.

• Educational Background:
  • A Degree or Diploma in Nursing from a recognized institution.
  • ICU Qualification required, ensuring capability to manage intensive care protocols and equipment.
• Professional Experience:
  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience in ICU, demonstrating expertise in critical care environments and familiarity with ICU protocols.
  • Current registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) is required.
  • Private healthcare experience is advantageous, with an understanding of industry standards and challenges.
• Technical Skills:
  • Computer proficiency is preferred, as documentation and patient data management are integral to the role.

Competencies

Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in critical competencies that align with Life Healthcare’s standards for care and professional conduct:

• Problem-Solving and Judgement: Ability to assess complex situations accurately, applying sound judgment to handle ICU demands effectively.
• Resilience: ICU work can be highly demanding; resilience is essential for managing stress and maintaining quality care.
• Diversity and Inclusion: Ability to engage and respect diverse patients and team members, fostering an inclusive and supportive unit environment.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential for coordinating with doctors, patients, and families in high-stakes situations.
• Customer Responsiveness: Display a patient-centered approach, ensuring that every patient and their family receives compassionate, respectful care.
• Organizational Awareness: Understand and uphold the hospital’s policies and objectives, aligning ICU functions with Life Healthcare’s strategic goals.
• Drive and Energy: Exhibit enthusiasm and a proactive approach, inspiring confidence in patients and colleagues within a demanding ICU setting.
• Ethical Behavior: Maintain high standards of integrity and confidentiality, fostering a trustworthy ICU environment.
• Leadership and Team Collaboration: Lead by example, promoting teamwork and positive collaboration among ICU staff.

Career Development and Benefits

Life Healthcare values the contributions of its employees and offers numerous opportunities for skill enhancement, career advancement, and personal growth. As a Registered Nurse in MICU, you’ll have access to:

• Professional Development: Access to ongoing education and development programs that expand your knowledge and expertise in intensive care.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: A competitive salary package that includes healthcare benefits, retirement plans, and other perks promoting work-life balance.
• Employee Wellness Programs: Initiatives supporting mental and physical well-being, recognizing the intensive nature of ICU nursing.
• Flexible Work Options: Life Healthcare promotes flexibility, allowing you to balance professional and personal commitments effectively.

Why Join Life Healthcare?

Life Healthcare is among South Africa’s foremost private healthcare providers, celebrated for its commitment to quality, patient-centered care, and innovation. Working in the ICU at Life Cosmos Hospital provides healthcare professionals the chance to make a profound impact, supported by a recognized organization that prioritizes safety, excellence, and collaborative work culture.

As part of Life Healthcare, MICU staff members benefit from a positive, inclusive work environment, cutting-edge resources, and continuous support for skill development. Life Healthcare embraces diversity and encourages applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds, fostering equal access to career growth opportunities.

Application Process

Qualified and interested candidates should submit their applications via email to Mmaosia.kgoele@lifehealthcare.co.za by November 11, 2024. Internal applicants are encouraged to discuss their application with their line manager before applying. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not received a response within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

For more information about job openings or to submit your CV, visit the Life Healthcare Careers page or contact our recruitment hotline at 011 219 9000.

Life Healthcare looks forward to welcoming a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse to our MICU team.