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.
\n\tThe incumbent ultimately coordinates patient care within the concept of the multi-disciplinary health team.
\n\tThe 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>\n
KEY WORK OUTPUT AND ACCOUNTABILITIES<\/p>\n
Inherent Job Requirements<\/p>\n
\tA grade 12 or equivalent NQF level 4 qualification.
\n\tMust have a Diploma in General Nursing or Diploma in (General, Psychiatric & Community) And Accoucheur\/ Midwife)
\n\tRegistration with the South African Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse\/ Midwife or equivalent NQF 7 qualification.
\n\tAt least 2 years\u2019 experience in the Ward
\n\tThorough knowledge of general \/ specialized nursing theory and practice\u00a0
\n\tExtensive knowledge of modern nursing care principles and practices<\/p>\n
CONSISTENCY OF CARE<\/p>\n
Patient care<\/p>\n
\tServe as a clinical resource in assisting personnel to assess, plan, implement, evaluate and document nursing care in the unit.
\n\tEnsure communication and interaction with family and health professionals regarding optimal patient care, thereby acting as a patient advocate when necessary.
\n\tEnsure communication between nursing management and unit to eliminate patient care problems \/ issues.
\n\tAssess, 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.
\n\tInitiate, 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
\n\tInterview patient and family to obtain relevant general background information and problem identification; evaluate patient\u2019s behaviour and assess immediate and long term needs.
\n\tParticipate as a professional member of the multi-disciplinary team in evaluating, developing and implementing health care plans and treatment regime.
\n\tDo 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.
\n\tEvaluate patients care needs; initiate individualised nursing care plans; co-ordinate patient services.
\n\tPrepare day \/ night shift documentation that reflects patient status, patient \/ staff ratio and problems
\n\tCommunicate with the unit manager, so that he \/ she is informed of activities and problems
\n\tPerform any related tasks as requested.<\/p>\n
Policy and procedure development<\/p>\n
\tProvide input and standards in formulating patient care policy and procedures in the hospital<\/p>\n
Quality and risk management<\/p>\n
\tTo ensure the provision of a safe, clean and secure environment for patients, staff and visitors.
\n\tAim as member of staff to optimise and maintain quality, effective and safe nursing care, within the frame of the assigned budget.
\n\tEvaluate, set standards and monitor safe utilization of supplies and equipment<\/p>\n
TRANSFORMATION OF OUR SOCIETY<\/p>\n
Teamwork<\/p>\n
\tActively participate as a member of a team to achieve goals
\n\tCo-operate and collaborate with other hospital departments to provide appropriate support services.<\/p>\n
Education and training facilitation<\/p>\n
\tCo-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
\n\tCo-operate with the Clinical Facilitators in planning, implementing mentoring and evaluation of learning experiences \/ opportunities for nursing staff \/ students
\n\tProvide for the ongoing review, practice and in-service training of emergency procedures
\n\tActively participate in in-service training and orientation of new staff in the unit
\n\tAdvise and inform staff on current and revised policies and procedures<\/p>\n
Resource Allocation<\/p>\n
\tAllocate 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.
\n\tAdjust staff levels to provide for acuity level needs<\/p>\n
Personal and professional development<\/p>\n
\tActive involvement in own professional development to maintain a satisfactory level of skill and knowledge
\n\tKeep up to date with Netcare\u2019s evolving policies and procedures<\/p>\n
Build and maintain stakeholder relationships<\/p>\n
\tWork effectively and co-operatively with others to establish and maintain good working relationships that are mutually beneficial.
\n\tDevelop collaborative relationships to help accomplish work goal
\n\tMaintain and encourage effective communication and interaction within the unit, other members of the multi-disciplinary team and the public.
\n\tFoster good interpersonal relations and public relations while interpreting \/ applying the philosophy, goals, objectives, policies and procedures<\/p>\n
go to method of application \u00bb<\/p>\n
Apply via company website ( http:\/\/www.netcare.co.za ) or<\/p>\n
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