Netcare Clinical Nurse (R/N) Job Vacancies March 2023 Jobs in Springs

The Clinical Nurse is a professional who remains responsible for the assessment, planning and implementation
of individualised and holistic nursing care of a patient, their families or the community, performed either
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.
Key work output and accountabilities
 Serve as a clinical resource in assisting personnel to assess, plan, implement and evaluate 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 procedures of MPH, 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 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 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.
 Provide input and standards in formulating patient care policy and procedures in the hospital
 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
 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 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 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
 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
 Adjust staff levels to provide for acuity level needs
 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
 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