Clinical Nurse - Ward - Netcare LTD.

Description

We provide meaningful careers that connect people with purpose.*We are united by a common purpose of providing the best and safest care; and by our shared values of Care, Truth, Participation, Compassion and Dignity.
Netcare invites you to be part of our journey.The Professional Nurse/Clinical Nurse is a professional who remains responsible for the assessment, planning and implementation of individualised, holistic and person centered 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 technical means applicable to health care practice.

Job SummaryThe Professional Nurse/Clinical Nurse is a professional who remains responsible for the assessment, planning and implementation of individualised, holistic and person centered 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 technical means applicable to health care practice.

CONSISTENCY OF CARE
Patient care

• Serve as a clinical resource in assisting personnel to assess, plan, implement, evaluate and document nursing care in the unit.
• Ensure communication and interaction with family and health professionals regarding optimal patient care, thereby acting as a patient advocate when necessary.
• Ensure communication between nursing management and unit to eliminate patient care problems / issues.
• Assess, plan and implement advanced nursing care in a specialized field in accordance with standard nursing care procedures, as set out in the standards and SOPs as well as nursing care theory and medical direction.
• Initiate, direct and maintain emergency treatment (RESUS) as indicated to any patient / person in any ward / department of the hospital. To diagnose and treat the emergency patient quickly, effectively and efficiently as possible within the
  Scope of Practice
• Interview patient and family to obtain relevant general background information and problem identification; evaluate patient's behaviour and assess immediate and long term needs.
• Participate as a professional member of the multi-disciplinary team in evaluating, developing and implementing health care plans and treatment regime.
• Do rounds with the physician/medical practitioners to review condition of patients; develop nursing care plans; participate in the 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.
  Policy and procedure development
• Provide input and standards in formulating patient care policy and procedures in the hospital
  Quality and risk management
• To ensure the provision of a safe, clean and secure environment for patients, staff and visitors.
• Aim as member of staff to optimise and maintain quality, effective and safe nursing care, within the frame of the assigned budget.
• Evaluate, set standards and monitor safe utilization of supplies and equipment
  TRANSFORMATION OF OUR SOCIETY*Teamwork**
• Actively participate as a member of a team to achieve goals
• Co-operate and collaborate with other hospital departments to provide appropriate support services.
  Education and training facilitation
• Co-ordinate with the Clinical Facilitation Department and other members of the multi-disciplinary team to meet and acknowledge the on-going educational needs of the nursing staff / student as well as the patients
• Co-operate with the Clinical Facilitators in planning, implementing mentoring and evaluation of learning experiences / 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
  Resource Allocation
• Allocate staff members in a manner that promotes optimal use of staff to provide appropriate nursing care for the individual patient regarding his / her needs and specialised skills needed by the nursing staff member through proper clinical judgement.
• Adjust staff levels to provide for acuity level needs
  Personal and professional development
• Active involvement in own professional development to maintain a satisfactory level of skill and knowledge
• Keep up to date with Netcare's evolving policies and procedures
  Build and maintain stakeholder relationships
• Work effectively and co-operatively with others to establish and maintain good working relationships that 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, goals, objectives, policies and procedures
  DISRUPTIVE INNOVATIONImplementing medical technologies, digitisation, and data solutions for the benefit of our business and patients.

CareOn adoption of electronic patient records, e-scripts and clinical orders by doctors and stock management

Inherent Requirements:
Registered as a Professional Nurse with the South African Nursing Council
Thorough knowledge of general / specialized nursing theory and practiceExtensive knowledge of modern nursing care principles and practicesJoin the team that providing the best and safest care.We provide meaningful careers that connect people with purpose.** We attract highly skilled, engaged, and performing employees who are passionate about providing quality health and care.

By joining Netcare, you will feel a great sense of inclusion and belonging as part of a family that cares about your growth and wellbeing.

You will work with the best-in-class technology with high standards of health and safety. We offer competitive remuneration and benefits that are benchmarked against the best market trends. You will enjoy a fulfilling career working in a high performance, values driven organisational culture that values diversity.

The Netcare Group offers a wide spectrum of career opportunities within various disciplines including nursing, emergency medical services, pharmaceutical services, information technology, human resources, finance and administration, procurement, technical and maintenance and marketing.

## Our recruitment process typically follows the following steps:
* ## Should you be shortlisted for the position, you will be contacted by the relevant HR Department to arrange an interview.* ## Our selection process may further include employee risk assessments which includes employment references, credit, criminal and qualification checks.* ## Should your application be successful, our human resources department will provide you with a formal letter of appointment and will contact you with information to facilitate your onboarding process.* ## Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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