DIVISION: ISIPINGO HOSPITAL

JOB TITLE: REGISTERED NURSE - SURGICAL ICU

PURPOSE OF POSITION

To Provide age-appropriate patient care according to the nursing scope of practice as defined by the South African Nursing Council (SANC).

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Provide specialized nursing care to critically ill medical patients in the SICU.
• Assess, monitor, and manage patients with severe medical conditions, including acute respiratory failure, multi-organ dysfunction, and severe infections.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by the medical team, ensuring compliance with SANC regulations.
• Monitor vital signs, laboratory results, and other critical parameters, promptly responding to any changes in patient conditions.
• Assist in the management of life-supporting equipment such as ventilators, dialysis machines, and IV infusion pumps.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary tea...