MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

The Professional Nurse, in collaboration with a multi-professional team, delivers safe, comprehensive, and quality nursing care according to their Scope of Practice regulations. They lead and coordinate nursing teams to enable optimal patient care. 

This role requires proven experience with complicated wound care cases, ensuring a safe clinical outcome for the patient.  A post graduate qualification in wound care is essential.  

REQUIRED EDUCATION

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION:

Diploma leading to registration as a General Nurse OR

4-year Nursing Diploma or Bachelor of Nursing

DESIRED EDUCATION:

Postgraduate Advanced Diploma in Midwifery

Postgraduate Nursing qualificaiton in Wound Care

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 

Proven experience as a Professional Nuse with complicated Wound Care cases.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE: 

N/A

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

1. Deliver quality nursing care in collaboration with a multi-professional team
2. Identify, prevent, and manage risks to ensure patient safety
3. Facilitate a positive client experience by creating a conducive environment
4. Provide accurate and comprehensive records of all nursing interventions
5. Create a learning environment that builds staff competence
6. Ensure that all utilised stock and equipment are accurately charted

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE