Icu Clinical Nurse

ICU Clinical Nurse - PB Qualified (12 Months) Remote type: On-site Location: Netcare Linksfield Hospital Time type: Full time Posted: Today – End Date: November 10 Role Summary The Professional Nurse / Clinical Nurse is responsible for the assessment, planning and implementation of individualized, holistic and person‑centered nursing care for a patient in a high‑care/ICU environment. The nurse coordinates care within a multidisciplinary health team and applies scientifically based nursing theories in providing holistic care. Key Responsibilities Serve as a clinical resource 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, acting as a patient advocate when necessary. Maintain communication between nursing management and the unit to eliminate patient care problems and issues. Assess, plan and implement advanced nursing care in a specialized field aligned with standard nursing procedures, SOPs and medical direction. Initiate, direct and maintain emergency treatment (RESUS) as indicated to any patient/person in any ward/department of the hospital. Interview patient and family to obtain relevant background information and problem identification; evaluate behaviour and assess immediate and long‑term needs. Participate as a professional member of the multidisciplinary team in evaluating, developing and implementing health care plans and treatment regimes. Cover rounds with physicians/medical practitioners to review condition of patients; develop nursing care plans. Evaluate patient care needs, initiate individualized nursing care plans and coordinate patient services. Prepare day/night shift documentation reflecting patient status, patient/staff ratio and problems. Communicate with the unit manager to keep them informed of activities and problems. Perform any related tasks as requested. Provide input and standards in formulating patient care policy and procedures in the hospital. Ensure the provision of a safe, clean and secure environment for patients, staff and visitors. Optimize and maintain quality, effective and safe nursing care within the assigned budget. Evaluate, set standards and monitor safe utilisation of supplies and equipment. Actively participate in team goals, collaborating with other departments and clinical facilitation for staff development. Co‑ordinate with the Clinical Facilitation Department and other multidisciplinary team members to meet educational needs of staff. Assist in mentoring and evaluation of learning experiences for nursing staff and students. Conduct in‑service training and orientation of new staff in the unit, and advise staff on current and revised policies and procedures. Allocate staff members in a manner that promotes optimal use of staff to meet patient needs; adjust staff levels to provide for acuity level needs. Maintain effective communication and interaction within the unit, with other team members and the public, fostering good interpersonal and public relations. Adopt electronic patient records, e‑scripts and clinical orders to improve patient care delivery. Qualifications & Experience Registered as a Professional Nurse with the South African Nursing Council or equivalent (NQF Level 7). Post‑qualification in Critical Care. Previous nursing experience in high‑care/ICU environment essential. Previous private healthcare experience essential. Capacity to implement and maintain standards of health practice required from all accredited bodies and applicable health legislation. Thorough knowledge of general/specialised nursing theory and practice. Extensive knowledge of modern nursing care principles and advanced ICU nursing practice. Benefits Competitive remuneration and benefits benchmarked against market trends. High‑performance, value‑driven organisational culture valuing diversity. Career growth opportunities across various disciplines. Access to best‑in‑class technology and high standards of health and safety. Recruitment Process Applicants who are shortlisted will be contacted by the HR Department for an interview. The selection process may include employee risk assessments, employment references, credit, criminal and qualification checks. Successful applicants will receive a formal letter of appointment and onboarding information. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants not contacted within 30 days of the closing date should consider their application unsuccessful. #J-18808-Ljbffr