Clinical Nurse - Medical ward

We provide meaningful careers that connect people with purpose. 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. Netcare invites you to be part of our journey. 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. 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. Job Summary 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. 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. CONSISTENCY OF CARE Patient 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 the Scope 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 hospital Quality 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 equipment TRANSFORMATION OF OUR SOCIETY   Teamwork • Actively participate as a member of a team to achieve goals • Co-operate and collaborate with other hospital departments to provide appropriate support services.

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