Netcare Registered Nurse – AICU Vacancies 2023 Netcare Jobs Portal @www.netcare.co.za

Jobs Description

The Clinical Nurse/Registered 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 and shift leader, 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 and quality objectives.
 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 multi-disciplinary 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 procedure
SKILLS PROFILE
EDUCATION
 A grade 12 or equivalent NQF level 4 qualification.
 Registered as a Professional Nurse with the South African Nursing Council or equivalent NQF level 7 qualification
 Relevant qualification within a specialist area.
 Post Basic qualification in ICU – Preferable
WORK EXPERIENCE
 Relevant experience in the nursing discipline
 Capacity to implement and maintain standards of health practice required from all accredited bodies and
appropriate health legislation
 At least 2 years ICU experience in a busy ICU
 Ventilator competent – advantageous