Registered Nurse - Trauma (post-basic trained)

Applicants must be able to function well in a busy and stressful trauma environment and work well in a team.

Key responsibilities:

• Deliver emergency medical care, assess and stabilize patients
• Triage patients to prioritize the most severe or life-threatening patients
• Perform emergency procedures (CPR, intubation, IV’s)
• Provide wound care
• Prepare patients for emergency surgery if required
• Comply with Infection Control and Health & Safety policies
• Effective management of stock within the unit

Education and skills needed to be considered:
Nursing Diploma or Degree
Post basic Trauma or Emergency Care qualification (required)
Registered with SANC
BLS certificate
Minimum of 2 yrs nursing experience within Trauma unit
Ability to remain calm in a stressful situation
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills