Clinical Nurse: Holistic Care & Multi-Disciplinary Lead

Netcare Pharmacies; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Netcare invites you to be part of our journey. The Professional Nurse/Clinical Nurse is a professional who has a post basic qualification and 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.

The incumbent ultimately coordinates patient care within the concept of the multi-disciplinary health team and uses scientifically based

Qualifications

• Post basic nursing qualification required.
• Registered professional nurse with current practicing certificate.
• Experience in multidisciplinary healthcare setting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a clinical resource in assisting personnel to assess, plan, implement, evaluate and document 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.
• Initiate, direct and maintain emergency treatment (RESUS) as indicated to any patient / person in any ward / department of the hospital.
• 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/medical practitioners 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.
• Communicate with the unit manager, so that he / she is informed of activities and problems.
• 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.

Education

Post basic nursing qualification

Job description

Netcare invites you to be part of our journey. The Professional Nurse/Clinical Nurse is a professional who has a post basic qualification and 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.

The incumbent ultimately coordinates patient care within the concept of the multi-disciplinary health team and uses scientifically based