ICU Nurse

A vibrant growing business in Cape Town, Western Cape is keen to welcome an ICU Nurse to its growing team.

The culture is down-to-earth, with a real focus on getting things right. You will report to an approachable manager who values feedback and initiative. If this sounds like the right fit, we would love to hear from you.

Medication & Treatment Administration

• Prepare, check, and administer intravenous infusions including calculating drip rates accurately, monitoring infusion sites for signs of phlebitis or extravasation, and titrating IV medications according to prescribed parameters while closely monitoring patient haemodynamic response.
• Manage the medicine room and controlled drug cupboard by maintaining accurate stock counts, checking expiry dates proactively, ordering replacement stock, and completing the controlled drug register with a witness signature at each shift handover to ensure accountability.
• Administer prescribed medications via oral, intravenous, intramuscular, subcutaneous, and topical routes strictly observing the five rights of medication administration and documenting each dose in the medication administration record immediately after the patient receives it.
• Monitor patients for therapeutic effects, adverse drug reactions, and potential drug interactions following medication administration, reporting any unexpected or concerning responses to the prescribing doctor immediately and documenting all observations in the patient's clinical record.

Patient Care & Clinical Practice

• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualised nursing care plans in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, setting measurable and realistic goals, prioritising interventions, and updating plans as the patient's condition changes or progresses through treatment.
• Monitor and accurately record patients' vital signs, fluid balance, pain levels, and clinical observations in nursing notes and observation charts, identifying early warning signs of clinical deterioration and escalating concerns to the treating doctor without delay.
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments on admission and at regular intervals throughout each shift by taking vital signs, evaluating physical and psychological status, and identifying actual and potential nursing care needs for every patient under your care.

Infection Control & Safety Compliance

• Maintain a safe patient care environment by reporting any safety hazards or equipment malfunctions immediately, completing incident reports for any adverse events or near misses thoroughly, and participating actively in regular health and safety committee meetings.
• Participate in the unit's antimicrobial stewardship programme by collecting specimens for culture and sensitivity before initiating antibiotics, communicating microbiology results to the treating team promptly, and advocating for appropriate and responsible antibiotic use.

• Current registration with the South African Nursing Council and proof of good standing with no pending disciplinary actions.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact compassionately with patients, families, and the healthcare team.
• A minimum of two to three years of nursing experience in a hospital, clinic, or community setting relevant to the role.
• Physical stamina and emotional resilience to cope with the demands of hands-on nursing care in a busy clinical environment.
• For specialist roles, a postgraduate certificate in the relevant speciality such as critical care, paediatrics, or mental health.
• Excellent clinical assessment and observation skills to detect subtle changes in a patient's condition.