Clinical Nurse

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, 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 CAREPatient 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 theScope 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 hospitalQuality 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 equipmentTRANSFORMATION OF OUR SOCIETYTeamwork* 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 proceduresResource 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 needsPersonal 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 proceduresBuild 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 proceduresDISRUPTIVE INNOVATION* Implementing medical technologies, digitisation, and data solutions for the benefit of our business and patients.
* CareOn adoption of electronic patient records, e-scripts