Shift Pursuit has partnered with a private hospital in Benoni, Gauteng, offering an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse who is NICU qualified. We are seeking a suitably qualified individual along with experience in the NICU. If you meet these requirements, kindly apply and our team will be in touch!
Requirements:
Diploma in Neonatal Nursing or Diploma in Medical & Surgical Nursing Science: Neonatal Nursing (essential)
Degree/Diploma in General Nursing & Midwifery
SANC Registered
Minimum 2-3 Years of experience in the NICU unit.
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
Provide comprehensive, specialised nursing care to critically ill and premature neonates requiring intensive and high-dependency care.
Monitor, assess, and manage infants on ventilation, oxygen therapy, and incubators etc.
Administer prescribed medication, fluids, and nutrition according to NICU protocols and paediatric dosing standards.
Interpret and respond to neonatal vital signs, blood gases, and laboratory results to ensure early detection of complications.
Maintain strict infection prevention and control standards within the NICU environment.
Assist with neonatal resuscitation and emergency procedures in accordance with NRP and hospital policies.
Collaborate closely with neonatologists, paediatricians, and multidisciplinary teams to optimise patient outcomes.
Provide ongoing emotional support, education, and counselling to parents and families.
Accurately document nursing care, treatment plans, and clinical observations in patient records.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives, mortality and morbidity meetings, and continuous professional development.
Ensure availability and proper functioning of NICU equipment (incubators, monitors, ventilators, infusion pumps).
Supervise and mentor junior staff and student nurses in neonatal nursing practices.
If you are interested in this opportunity and meet the requirements, please apply by either following the link: https://bit.ly/3vXDLnn or email your updated CV to medical.jobs@shiftpursuit.co.za, or give us a call at 087 821 8309 and one of our consultants will be in touch if you meet the requirements.
Correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates. Should you not hear from us within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Tagged as: East Rand, Neonatal, NICU, Registered Nurse, SANC
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