Clinical Nurse

To provide individualised, holistic, and person-centered nursing care to patients and their families, coordinating patient care within a multi-disciplinary health team in a specialised ICU environment.

• Registered as a Professional Nurse with the South African Nursing Council (SANC).
• Post-basic qualification in Intensive Care Nursing.
• Thorough knowledge of general and specialised nursing theory and practice.
• Extensive knowledge of modern nursing care principles and practices in intensive care.
• Ability to assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and document nursing care.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to act as a patient advocate.
• Competence in initiating and directing emergency treatment (RESUS).
• Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.
• Knowledge of Netcare's policies, procedures, and values.

• Serve as a clinical resource in assisting personnel to assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and document nursing care.
• Ensure communication and interaction with family and health professionals regarding optimal patient care.
• Act as a patient advocate when necessary.
• Assess, plan, and implement advanced nursing care in a specialised field in accordance with standard nursing care procedures.
• Initiate, direct, and maintain emergency treatment (RESUS) for any patient in the hospital.
• Interview patients and families to obtain relevant background information and problem identification.
• Participate as a professional member of the multi-disciplinary team in evaluating, developing, and implementing health care plans.
• Do rounds with physicians to review patient conditions and develop nursing care plans.
• Evaluate patient care needs and initiate individualised nursing care plans.
• Prepare day/night shift documentation reflecting patient status, patient/staff ratio, and problems.
• Perform any related tasks as requested by the Unit Manager.