Registered Nurse - Pietermaritzburg, South Africa - Jackpersad and Partners Inc.

Jackpersad and Partners Inc.

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Pietermaritzburg, South Africa

1 week ago

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Thabo Mthembu

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Description

Registered Nurse

Competitive CTC
Jackpersad & Partners are the largest independent Radiology Group in KZN providing advanced radiological imaging. We are looking for professional and competent Registered Nurse to join our practice at Midlands Medical Centre.

Valid SA ID document
National Diploma in Nursing
Minimum one (1) year Post Community Service training
Must be registered with the South African Nursing Council (SANC)
Ensure achievement of CPD
Clinical competent in all aspects of patientcare in radiology
Ability to work during weekends or at night
Ability to travel to cover shifts at other venues within KZN
Strong critical thinking and analytical skills
The physical stamina necessary to stand for long periods of time and lift patients who need help moving

Technical Competencies required for this position:

Wilingness to assist with patient experience within the radiological environment including assisting patients with preparation, checking request forms, completion of pre-procedure forms, positioning of patients for MRI and CT and assisting with service recording
Administration of drugs and injections including for contrast examination
Managing sterile environment for special procedures
Managing radiographic stock and emergency trolleys
Assisting Radiologist and Radiographers with invasive procedures
Able to communicate effectively with all staff, patients and patient's families or other department's staff including referring Doctors
Observe and record signs, symptoms and behaviours, including the physiological condition of patients, present the assessment of changes, the proposed revision of interventions, and desired outcomes
Excellent time management skills and able to prioritise
Demostrate initiative
Flexible and adaptable, and willing to work within own skill levels to best meet the needs of the venue and company
Knowledge of Quality Assurance and accreditation principles, and a commitment to continuous quality improvement
Intravenous cannulation skills
Clinical assessment skills
Quality handover knowledge
Executes physician's orders for all assigned patients that are consistent with the stated appropriate nursing and medical staff to changed medical aid
Independently perform duties and assumes responsibility for care of assigns patient
Performs or assist radiographers and radiologist to perform aseptic techniques, isolation procedures and infection control measures
Maintains patients' privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times
Participates in the development of the specialist nursing service in Radiology
Participates in venue and company clinical audits
Monitor all risk management processes
Assist in ensuring that risk assessments are undertaken to comply with all relevant health and safety regulations including the ionising radiations regulations
Be able to use RIS and PACS to process patient information
Evidencebased nuclear medicine, diagnostic and ultrasound in radiology practice
Willingness to help others
Motivated and willing to learn
Show a caring but professional manner in all aspect of work
Show mutual respect and positively contributing to the good of the company and venue
Aware of and sensitive to all cultural issues
Have a commitment to quality service and accuracy
Keen to learn and develop new skills
Dedicated team player
Basic Life Support
POPI Act
Basic Life Support
POPI Act
Basic Conditions of Employment Act
COIDA
EE Act
COHSA
Medical terminology
Radiation Protection
Operational skills
Excellent conflict resolution skills
Record keeping skills
Strong patient privacy
Respect Human life