Operational Clinical Nurse Specialist

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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.

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The Operational Clinical Nurse Specialist focuses on the delivery of quality competent nursing care. The incumbent acts as a clinical resource and leader in the theatre environment, performing functions at an advanced level competently and consistently. Sound and contemporary knowledge of the operating theatre, together with an advanced understanding of professional nursing, health care delivery and programme planning, allows the Operational CNS to fulfil the following primary roles: Operational management, Advanced clinical care, Consultation as a source of expert knowledge, Clinical teaching of staff and learners, Research, Leadership

KEY WORK OUTPUT AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

BEST AND SAFEST PRODUCT

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Patient care

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• Support the Unit Manager in ensuring that the Theatre is providing safe, cost effective quality patient care in line with the Clinical Governance strategy, evidence based practice and healthcare research.
• Acts as a shift coordinator
• Responsible for the delivery and co-ordination of competent nursing care Support group quality improvement initiatives that are applicable to the theatre and participate in the process towards compliance to improvement interventions.
• Supports and supervises less experienced staff, acts as a preceptor for new staff, and assists in the clinical teaching of learners
• Provide leadership in the clinical situation, and acts as an influential role model for best competent professional practice

Research activities

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• Contribute to the ongoing research, development and review of best practice in the specialty
• Participate in quality improvement and management initiatives that can be written up into a report and / or presentation

GROWING WITH PASSIONATE PEOPLE

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Teamwork

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• Actively participate as a member of a team to achieve goals
• Co-operate and collaborate with other hospital departments to provide appropriate support services.
• Create an environment which stimulates the morale and productivity of employees and drives employee engagement.

Education and training facilitation

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• Acts as a resource in the clinical specialty as a result of advanced and broad knowledge and skills in that specialty
• Orientate new staff and students to ensure a detailed understanding of the Theatre environment

Resource Allocation

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• Allocate staff members in a manner that promotes optimal use of staff to provide appropriate skill as required for the booked procedures. / In collaboration with the Unit Manager support the adjustment of staff levels according to theatre utilisation and needs.

Personal and professional development

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• 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

Build and maintain stakeholder relationships

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• 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

SKILLS PROFILE

EDUCATION

Essential

• Registered as a registered /professional Nurse with the South African Nursing Council or equivalent NQF level 7 nursing qualification
• A post basic nursing qualification in Operating room nursing, together with contemporary skills and knowledge of that specialty.

KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• Thorough knowledge of theatre nursing theory and practice
• Extensive knowledge of modern nursing care principles and practices in the theatre.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

In the event of any physical or psychological limitation that may impair the employee’s ability to perform the required job function, the employee must consult the employer for reasonable accommodation.

VALUES AND BEHAVIOURS

Netcare Values

At Netcare, our core value is care. We care about the dignity of our patients and all members of the Netcare family. We care about the participation of our people and our partners in everything we do. We care about truth in all our actions. We are passionate about quality care and professional excellence.

• Care - The basis of our business. The professional, ethical patient care and services we offer at every level of the organisation.
• Truth - The crucial element in building relationships that work. Open communication with honesty and integrity is essential.
• Dignity - An acknowledgement of the uniqueness of individuals. A commitment to care with the qualities of respect and understanding
• Passion - The creative, passionate and innovative drive to do things better than before. To develop and implement successful healthcare solutions for all.
• Participation - The willingness and desire to work in productive and creative partnerships with others and the commitment to communicate.

The Netcare Way

Netcare is committed to providing quality care. Our basic service standard holds us accountable for the below five behaviours which you will be accountable to uphold:

• I always greet everyone to show my respect.
• I always wear my name badge to show my identity.
• I am always well-groomed to show my dignity.
• I always seek consent to show my compassion.
• I always say thank you to show my appreciation.

SKILLS

For managerial and non managerial positions, please select a minimum of 5 competencies from the list below. Those marked with an * are most relevant for managers particularly where the manager has a direct report, however, the competencies can also be applicable to specialist positions.

Coaching Others*

The capacity to recognise development areas in others and support them to facilitate personal development through coaching.

Leading and Managing Change*

The capacity to implement and support change initiatives and to provide leadership in times of uncertainty.

Performance Development*

The ability to evaluate and develop different levels of capacity within a team to achieve set objectives.

Taking Action

Capable of recognising the need for action, considering possible risks and taking responsibility for results.

Decision Making

Capable of making decisions timeously and taking responsibility for the consequences.

Managing Self

Capacity to plan, organise and control own work environment by setting appropriate priorities and achieving set objectives within a given time frame.

Customer Focus and Service Delivery

The capacity to identify and respond to the needs of *internal and external customers.

*Internal and external customers include patients, doctors, colleagues, suppliers, visitors, vendors and any other person that requires a relationship

Adapting and Responding to Change

Capable of supporting and advocating change initiatives and managing own reaction to change.

Continuous Improvement

The capacity to improve systems and processes to facilitate continuous improvement.

Personal Work Ethic

Capacity to instil an ethic of quality and consistency in self and others.

Building Relationships

Capacity to establish constructive and effective relationships.

Communication

The capacity to clearly present information, either written or verbal.

Teamwork

Capacity to cooperate with others to work towards a common goal.

Technical Knowledge

The capacity to perform a technical function to required standards.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Professional flexibility in working hours while supporting daily business hours.
• Will interact with internal and external customers through several different means.
• Travel within and across regions to support the functions of the role will be required.

AGREEMENT

• The job description is a true reflection of the current requirements of the position, but may be subject to and may include aspects not covered in this job description.
• Netcare reserves the right to amend the role profile in consultation with the employee.
• The employee is advised that the content of the role profile has a direct link to the performance development process. Any changes to the performance development process must be included and signed of on the role profile document.
• The line manager had discussed the role profile with the employee and the latter understands the content of the role profile.

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