Careers at Melomed

The following position is available at Melomed Gatesville:

                                                                  ENROLLED NURSE: MEDICAL WARD   x5

Requirements

·         Matric

·         Enrolled Nurse Qualification

·         Registered with SANC 

·         Minimum 2 -3 years’ experience in a similar environment

 Key outputs

·         Shift work compulsory

·         Work overtime when required

·         Strong quality patient care orientation and clinical competence

·         High energy levels and tolerance for stress

·         Good work management, planning and organising skills

·         Problem analysis / solving skills

·         Excellent interpersonal and communication skills at all levels.

All interested applicants are requested to submit their applications, with a CV and supporting documents to Elvina Errington-Kay on the email address: elvina.errington-kay@melomed.co.za  by Thursday 26 January 2023. 

Melomed is an equal opportunity employer. Only short-listed persons will be contacted.

We have the following position available at Melomed Gatesville:

UNIT MANAGER - TRAUMA

Requirements:

•       Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse

•       Post Basic Diploma or equivalent qualification in Critical Care Trauma

•       Minimum 3 years’ experience in the Trauma Department

•       Post Basic qualification in Nursing Admin will be advantageous

•       Experience in Unit Management as a Shift Leader will be advantageous  

•       Previous experience in a similar role would be advantageous

•       Excellent Leadership qualities and mentoring skills

•       Excellent communication, interpersonal, organisational and problem-solving skills

•       The skill to manage nursing standards and in-service training

•       Maintain a professional image and character

•       Accurate record keeping and the management of stock

•       Commitment to initiate and implement continuous improvement projects

•       Excellent MS Office computer skills, i.e. Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.

Key Outputs:

•       Management of staff

•       Ensure adherence to policies and procedures at all times

•       Manage staff according to the Basic Conditions of Employment and the Disciplinary Code, staff-planning and Recruitment and Selection of staff

•       Manage the day to day problem solving, including stock control

•       Conduct regular inspections

•       Maintain infection control strategies and procedures of the hospital

•       Maintain health and safety principles

•       Maintain and apply the required discipline

We have the following position available at Melomed Gatesville:

UNIT MANAGER - TRAUMA

Requirements:

•       Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse

•       Post Basic Diploma or equivalent qualification in Critical Care Trauma

•       Minimum 3 years’ experience in the Trauma Department

•       Post Basic qualification in Nursing Admin will be advantageous

•       Experience in Unit Management as a Shift Leader will be advantageous  

•       Previous experience in a similar role would be advantageous

•       Excellent Leadership qualities and mentoring skills

•       Excellent communication, interpersonal, organisational and problem-solving skills

•       The skill to manage nursing standards and in-service training

•       Maintain a professional image and character

•       Accurate record keeping and the management of stock

•       Commitment to initiate and implement continuous improvement projects

•       Excellent MS Office computer skills, i.e. Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.

•       Knowledge of the Kronos System

Key Outputs:

•       Management of staff

•       Ensure adherence to policies and procedures at all times

•       Manage staff according to the Basic Conditions of Employment and the Disciplinary Code, staff-planning and Recruitment and Selection of staff

•       Manage the day to day problem solving, including stock control

•       Conduct regular inspections

•       Maintain infection control strategies and procedures of the hospital

•       Maintain health and safety principles

Requirements:

• Current registration with SANC as a Registered General Nurse or equivalent qualification.
• Postgraduate diploma in Medical/Surgical Nursing: General or equivalent as accredited by SANC
• 5 years proven work experience in a multi-disciplinary Intensive Care Unit including Cardio Thoracic, Neurosurgery, Vascular, General Surgery and Medical is essential.
• Postgraduate diploma in Nursing Education or equivalent as accredited by SANC
• Assessorship certified
• A working knowledge of Trauma, Midwifery and Paediatrics
• Knowledge of scope of practice of all Nursing categories as well as the regulations of the SANC
• Previous experience as an educator / facilitator /mentor would be advantageous
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, organisational and problem-solving skills
• Commitment to initiate and implement continuous improvement projects
• An established interest in staff development
• A critical aptitude with regard to patient quality care
• Driver’s license / own transport
• Excellent MS Office computer skills, i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.
• Flexible shifts to accommodate all shifts.