ICU Nurse

Our client in KwaZulu-Natal is seeking an ICU Nurse to strengthen their team in Newcastle.

The team operates with a hands-on, get-it-done attitude and good camaraderie. The culture is down-to-earth, with a real focus on getting things right. Apply today and let us know why this role is right for you.

Patient Care & Clinical Practice

• 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.
• 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.
• Provide wound care management including comprehensive assessment and documentation of wound characteristics, aseptic technique dressing changes, wound irrigation, compression bandaging where indicated, and objective evaluation of healing progress against expected outcomes.
• 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.

Infection Control & Safety Compliance

• 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.
• Implement and maintain strict infection prevention and control protocols including hand hygiene using the five moments framework, appropriate use of personal protective equipment, and adherence to isolation and transmission-based precautions for patients with communicable conditions.

• Basic life support or advanced cardiac life support certification as required for the clinical area.
• A minimum of two to three years of nursing experience in a hospital, clinic, or community setting relevant to the role.
• A recognised nursing qualification: a degree or diploma for registered nurse positions, or an enrolled nursing certificate.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact compassionately with patients, families, and the healthcare team.
• Current registration with the South African Nursing Council and proof of good standing with no pending disciplinary actions.
• Physical stamina and emotional resilience to cope with the demands of hands-on nursing care in a busy clinical environment.
• Excellent clinical assessment and observation skills to detect subtle changes in a patient's condition.