Clinical Nurse (R/N) - PB Qualified (12 Months) - EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT

<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>ROLE SUMMARY</b></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.</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><span>KEY WORK OUTPUT AND ACCOUNTABILITIES</span></b></p><p></p><p><b>CONSISTANCY OF CARE</b></p><p></p><p><b>Patient care</b></p><ul><li>Serve as a clinical resource in assisting personnel to assess, plan, implement, evaluate and document nursing care in the unit.</li><li>Ensure communication and interaction with family and health professionals regarding optimal patient care, thereby acting as a patient advocate when necessary.</li><li>Ensure communication between nursing management and unit to eliminate patient care problems / issues.</li><li>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.</li><li>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</li><li>Interview patient and family to obtain relevant general background information and problem identification; evaluate patient’s behaviour and assess immediate and long term needs.</li><li>Participate as a professional member of the multi-disciplinary team in evaluating, developing and implementing health care plans and treatment regime.</li><li>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.</li><li>Evaluate patients care needs; initiate individualised nursing care plans; co-ordinate patient services.</li><li>Prepare day / night shift documentation that reflects patient status, patient / staff ratio and problems</li><li>Communicate with the unit manager, so that he / she is informed of activities and problems</li><li>Perform any related tasks as requested.</li><li><span>Provide input and standards in formulating patient care policy and procedures in the hospital</span></li><li></li><li>To ensure the provision of a safe, clean and secure environment for patients, staff and visitors.</li><li>Aim as member of staff to optimise and maintain quality, effective and safe nursing care, within the frame of the assigned budget.</li><li>Evaluate, set standards and monitor safe utilization of supplies and equipment</li></ul><p></p><p><b><span>TRANSFORMATION OF OUR SOCIETY</span></b></p><ul><li>Actively participate as a member of a team to achieve goals</li><li>Co-operate and collaborate with other hospital departments to provide appropriate support services.</li><li>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</li><li>Co-operate with the Clinical Facilitators in planning, implementing mentoring and evaluation of learning experiences / opportunities for nursing staff / students</li><li>Provide for the ongoing review, practice and in-service training of emergency procedures</li><li>Actively participate in in-service training and orientation of new staff in the unit</li><li>Advise and inform staff on current and revised policies and procedures</li><li>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.</li><li>Adjust staff levels to provide for acuity level needs</li><li>Active involvement in own professional development to maintain a satisfactory level of skill and knowledge</li><li>Keep up to date with Netcare’s evolving policies and procedures</li><li>Work effectively and co-operatively with others to establish and maintain good working relationships that are mutually beneficial.</li><li>Develop collaborative relationships to help accomplish work goal</li><li>Maintain and encourage effective communication and interaction within the unit, other members of the multi-disciplinary team and the public.</li><li>Foster good interpersonal relations and public relations while interpreting / applying the philosophy, goals, objectives, policies and procedures</li></ul><p></p><p><b><span>DISRUPTIVE INNOVATION</span></b> ​</p><ul><li><span>CareOn adoption of electronic patient records, e-scripts and clinical orders by doctors and stock management</span></li></ul><p><span>​</span></p><p><b><span>SKILLS PROFILE</span></b></p><p></p><p><span>Registered as a Professional Nurse with the South African Nursing Council </span> <b><span>​</span></b></p><p>Post Basic 12 Months Qualification is Trauma and/ Emergency</p><p>Thorough knowledge of general / specialized nursing theory and practice </p><p>Extensive knowledge of modern nursing care principles and practices in the highly specialised field of the intensive care nursing</p><p></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>