Clinical Nurse R/N- Pb Qualified 12 Months Labour Ward

Netcare Ltd.; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in South Africa seeks a Clinical Nurse R/N to deliver comprehensive nursing care for patients in the Labour Ward. The nurse will assess, plan, and implement individualized care while coordinating with a multidisciplinary team. Key responsibilities include managing emergency treatment and ensuring quality nursing standards. Ideal candidates should be registered with the South African Nursing Council and possess extensive knowledge of modern nursing practices. Opportunities for professional growth and competitive remuneration are offered.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration and benefits

Access to best-in-class technology

Wide spectrum of career opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered as a Professional Nurse with the South African Nursing Council.
• Thorough knowledge of general and specialized nursing theory and practice.
• Extensive knowledge of modern nursing care principles and practices in intensive care nursing.

Responsibilities

• Assess and implement individualized, holistic nursing care.
• Coordinate patient care within a multidisciplinary health team.
• Provide emergency treatment as needed.

Skills

Registered as a Professional Nurse with the South African Nursing Council

Thorough knowledge of general and specialized nursing theory and practice

Extensive knowledge of modern nursing care principles and practices in intensive care nursing

Job description

Clinical Nurse R/N – PB Qualified – 12 Months – Labour Ward

Netcare Unitas Hospital, Gauteng, South Africa.

Full‑time position. Posted today.

Role Summary

The Professional Nurse/Clinical Nurse is responsible for assessment, planning, and implementation of individualized, holistic, person‑centered nursing care for patients, families, or community. The nurse coordinates patient care within a multidisciplinary health team and applies scientific nursing theories and processes to treat patients as physical, social, and spiritual individuals.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a clinical resource, assisting personnel to assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and document nursing care in the unit.
• Communicate and interact with family and health professionals regarding optimal patient care, acting as a patient advocate when necessary.
• Ensure communication between nursing management and the unit to eliminate patient‑care problems or issues.
• Assess, plan, and implement advanced nursing care in a specialized field in accordance with standard nursing care procedures, SOPs, nursing theory, and medical direction.
• Initiate, direct, and maintain emergency treatment (resuscitation) as indicated to any patient in any ward or department of the hospital.
• Interview patients and families to obtain relevant background information, identify problems, and evaluate patient behavior and needs.
• Participate as a professional member of the multidisciplinary team to evaluate, develop, and implement health‑care plans and treatment regimes.
• Conduct rounds with physicians/medical practitioners to review patient conditions, develop nursing care plans, and participate in the care of all patients in the unit.
• Evaluate patient care needs, initiate individualized nursing care plans, and coordinate patient services.
• Prepare day and night shift documentation reflecting patient status, patient‑staff ratio, and problems.
• Provide input and standards in formulating patient‑care policy and procedures for the hospital.
• Ensure the provision of a safe, clean, and secure environment for patients, staff, and visitors.
• Optimize and maintain quality, effective, and safe nursing care within the assigned budget.
• Evaluate, set standards, and monitor safe utilization of supplies and equipment.

Transformation and Innovation

• Actively participate as a member of a team to achieve goals and collaborate with other hospital departments to provide appropriate support services.
• Co‑coordinate with Clinical Facilitation Department and other multidisciplinary members to address ongoing educational needs of nursing staff and patients.
• Provide in‑service training, mentoring, and evaluation of learning experiences for nursing staff and students.
• Participate in orientation of new staff and in‑service training.
• Advise and inform staff on current and revised policies and procedures.
• Allocate staff to promote optimal use of skills for individualized patient care through sound clinical judgment.
• Adjust staff levels to meet acuity needs.
• Engage in ongoing professional development to maintain skill and knowledge levels.
• Stay current with Netcare’s evolving policies and procedures.
• Build collaborative relationships to help accomplish work goals and maintain effective communication within the unit and the multidisciplinary team.

Skills Profile

• Registered as a Professional Nurse with the South African Nursing Council.
• Thorough knowledge of general and specialized nursing theory and practice.
• Extensive knowledge of modern nursing care principles and practices in intensive care nursing.

Benefits and Career Growth

• Meaningful careers that connect people with purpose.
• Access to best‑in‑class technology and high standards of health and safety.
• Competitive remuneration and benefits benchmarked against market trends.
• High‑performance, values‑driven organisational culture that values diversity.
• Wide spectrum of career opportunities across nursing, emergency medical services, pharmaceuticals, IT, human resources, finance, procurement, maintenance, and marketing.

Recruitment Process

1. If shortlisted, you will be contacted by the HR Department to arrange an interview.
2. Your application may be subject to employee risk assessments, including references, credit, criminal, and qualification checks.
3. Successful candidates will receive a formal letter of appointment and onboarding information.
4. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted; if you are not contacted within 30 days of the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.

We are motivated by a belief in the sanctity of human life and strive to serve South Africans in their greatest need and vulnerability.