Division : Hospital Division
Location : NetCare The Bay Hospital
Reporting structure : Unit Manager ICU 1
The Clinical Nurse is a professional who remains responsible for the assessment, planning and implementat ion of individualised and holistic nursing care of a patient, their families or the community, either performed directly or indirectly.
The incumbent ultimately coordinates patient care within the concept of the multi-disciplinary health team. The incumbent also fulfils the role by the use of scientifically based nursing theories and processes, treating the patients as a physical, social and spiritual individual, and by use of educational and technicalmeans ap plicable to health care practice.
Key work output and accountabilities
Serve as a clinical resource in assisting personnel to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care i n the unit.
Ensure communication and interaction with family and health professionals regarding optimal patient c are, thereby acting as a patient advocate when necessary.
Ensure communication between nursing management and unit to eliminate patient care problems / iss ues.
Assess, plan and implement advanced nursing care in a specialized field in accordance with standard n ursing care procedures, as set out in the standards and procedures of MPH, as well as nursing care the ory and medical direction.
Initiate, direct and maintain emergency treatment (RESUS) as indicated to any patient / person in any w ard / department of the hospital. To diagnose and treat the emergency patient quickly, effectively and e fficiently as possible within the Scope of Practice.
Interview patient and family to obtain general background information and problem identification; evalu ate patient’s behaviour and assess immediate and long term needs.
Participate as a professional member of the multi-disciplinary team in evaluating, developing and imple menting health care plans and treatment regime.
Do rounds with the physician to review condition of patients; develop nursing care plans; participate in t he care of all patients in the unit.
Evaluate patients care needs; initiate individualised nursing care plans; co-ordinate patient services.
Prepare day / night shift documentation that reflects patient status, patient / staff ratio and problems.
Communicate with the unit manager, so that he / she is informed of activities and problems.
Perform any related tasks as requested. NETCARE NETCARE
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Provide input and standards in formulating patient care policy and procedures in the hospital. RENAL CARE
Aim as member of staff t optimise and maintain quality, effective and safe nursing care, within the fram e of the assigned budget.
Evaluate, set standards and monitor safe utilization of supplies and equipment.
Actively participate as a member of a team to achieve goals
Co-operate and collaborate with other hospital departments to provide appropriate support services. Co-ordinate with the Clinical Facilitation Department and other members of the multi-disciplinary team t o meet and acknowledge the on-going educational needs of the nursing staff / student as well as the p atients.
Co-operate with the Clinical Facilitators in planning, implementing and evaluation of learning experience s / opportunities for nursing staff / students.
Provide for the ongoing review, practice and in-service training of emergency procedures.
Actively participate in in-service training and orientation of new staff in the unit.
Advise and inform staff on current and revised policies and procedures.
Allocate staff members in a manner that promotes optimal use of staff to provide appropriate nursing c are for the individual patient regarding his / her needs and specialised skills needed by the nursing staff member.
Adjust staff levels to provide for acuity level needs.
Active involvement in own professional development to maintain a satisfactory level of skill andknowle dge.
Keep up to date with Netcare’s evolving policies and procedures.
Work effectively and co-operatively with others to establish and maintain good working relationships th at are mutually beneficial.
Develop collaborative relationships to help accomplish work goal.
Maintain and encourage effective communication and interaction within the unit, other members of the multi-disciplinary team and the public.
Foster good interpersonal relations and public relations while interpreting / applying the philosophy, go als, objectives, policies and procedures.
Skills profile
Education
Grade 12 or an equivalent NQF Level 4 Qualification.
Registered as a Professional Nurse with the South African Nursing Council or equivalent NQF level 7 qu alification.
Work experience
Relevant experience in ICU would be advantageous.
Capacity to implement and maintain standards of health practice required from all accredited bodie s and appropriate health legislation.
Knowledge
Thorough knowledge of general / specialized nursing theory and practice.
Extensive knowledge of modern nursing care principles and practices in the highly specialised field of the intensive care nursing.
Netcare is an equal opportunity employer
The Company’s approved Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process ali gned to the Group’s Employment Equity strategy. Netcare actively supports the recruitment of people with disabilities.
Interested candidates who meet the above criteria are requested to e-mail a detailed CV to
Alida.castelyn@netcare.co.za
Please note:
Please note that reference checks for internal applicants will be conducted with the applicant’s current and past N etcare direct line managers and the relevant Netcare HR Managers. Therefore, employees are encouraged todisc uss internal job applications with their direct line manager to ensure that the line manager is aware of the applicati on.
The terms and conditions of employment relating to the function you have applied for will be based on those in the Division within which you will be employed.
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