Netcare Vacancies 2022 | Clinical Nurse (R/N) Scrub jobs in Umhlanga

Netcare Jobs Near Me in Umhlanga: Job Description

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, 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.
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 multidisciplinary 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 multidisciplinary team and the public.
• Foster good interpersonal relations and public relations while interpreting / applying the philosophy, goals,
objectives, policies and procedures.
SKILLS PROFILE
EDUCATION
• A relevant nursing qualification (Diploma in General Nursing/ B Cur Degree) or equivalent NQF level 7
qualification – Essential
• Registration with SANC as a Registered Nurse – Essential
• Compliance with the SANC code for a Registered Nurse and all applicable health care legislations – Essential
WORK EXPERIENCE
• 2 or more years of experience in a private hospital setting – Preferred
• 2 or more years of experience as a scrub sister scrubbing for Ophthalmology cases – Essential