Clinical Nurse (R/N) - Experienced - Cathlab

<p><b>We provide meaningful careers that connect people with purpose.</b></p><p></p><p><b>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. </b></p><p></p><p><b>Netcare invites you to be part of our journey.</b></p><p></p><p></p>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.<br>The incumbent ultimately coordinates patient care within the concept of the multi-disciplinary health team.<br>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.<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p><b>Job Summary</b></p><p>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.</p><p>The incumbent ultimately coordinates patient care within the concept of the multi-disciplinary health team.</p><p>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.</p><p></p><p><b>CONSISTENCY OF CARE</b><br /><b>Patient care</b><br />• Serve as a clinical resource in assisting personnel to assess, plan, implement, evaluate and document nursing care in the unit.<br />• Ensure communication and interaction with family and health professionals regarding optimal patient care, thereby acting as a patient advocate when necessary.<br />• Ensure communication between nursing management and unit to eliminate patient care problems / issues.<br />• 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.<br />• 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</p><p></p><p><b>Scope of Practice</b><br />• Interview patient and family to obtain relevant general background information and problem identification; evaluate patient’s behaviour and assess immediate and long term needs.<br />• Participate as a professional member of the multi-disciplinary team in evaluating, developing and implementing health care plans and treatment regime.<br />• 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.<br />• Evaluate patients care needs; initiate individualised nursing care plans; co-ordinate patient services.<br />• Prepare day / night shift documentation that reflects patient status, patient / staff ratio and problems<br />• Communicate with the unit manager, so that he / she is informed of activities and problems<br />• Perform any related tasks as requested.</p><p><br /><b>Policy and procedure development</b><br />• Provide input and standards in formulating patient care policy and procedures in the hospital</p><p><br /><b>Quality and risk management</b><br />• To ensure the provision of a safe, clean and secure environment for patients, staff and visitors.<br />• Aim as member of staff to optimise and maintain quality, effective and safe nursing care, within the frame of the assigned budget.<br />• Evaluate, set standards and monitor safe utilization of supplies and equipment</p><p><br /><b>TRANSFORMATION OF OUR SOCIETY</b><br /> </p><p><b>Teamwork</b><br />• Actively participate as a member of a team to achieve goals<br />• Co-operate and collaborate with other hospital departments to provide appropriate support services.</p><p><br /><b>Education and training facilitation</b><br />• 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<br />• Co-operate with the Clinical Facilitators in planning, implementing mentoring and evaluation of learning experiences / opportunities for nursing staff / students<br />• Provide for the ongoing review, practice and in-service training of emergency procedures<br />• Actively participate in in-service training and orientation of new staff in the unit<br />• Advise and inform staff on current and revised policies and procedures</p><p><br /><b>Resource Allocation</b><br />• 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.<br />• Adjust staff levels to provide for acuity level needs</p><p><br /><b>Personal and professional development</b><br />• Active involvement in own professional development to maintain a satisfactory level of skill and knowledge<br />• Keep up to date with Netcare’s evolving policies and procedures</p><p></p><p><b>Build and maintain stakeholder relationships</b><br />• Work effectively and co-operatively with others to establish and maintain good working relationships that are mutually beneficial.<br />• Develop collaborative relationships to help accomplish work goal<br />• Maintain and encourage effective communication and interaction within the unit, other members of the multi-disciplinary team and the public.<br />• Foster good interpersonal relations and public relations while interpreting / applying the philosophy, goals, objectives, policies and procedures</p><p><br /><b>DISRUPTIVE INNOVATION</b></p><p>Implementing medical technologies, digitisation, and data solutions for the benefit of our business and patients.</p><p>CareOn adoption of electronic patient records, e-scripts and clinical orders by doctors and stock management</p><p></p><p><b>Inherent Requirements:</b><b>​</b></p><p><span>Registered as a<b> Professional Nurse with the South African Nursing Council </b></span></p><p>Thorough knowledge of general / specialized nursing theory and practice </p><p>Extensive knowledge of modern nursing care principles and practices</p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left !important">Join the team committed to providing the best and safest health and care.</p>