Emergency Department RN — Fast-Paced Care

Netcare; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Netcare N1City Hospital is seeking a Professional Nurse for the Emergency Department. The role entails assessing and planning holistic nursing care, coordinating patient care with a multidisciplinary team, and initiating emergency treatment as needed.

You will conduct patient interviews, develop and adjust care plans, and document patient status during shifts. The position requires registration with the South African Nursing Council and active engagement in policy development, quality and risk

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with SA Nursing Council and current practice knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan and implement holistic nursing care for patients and families.
• Coordinate patient care within a multi-disciplinary health team.
• Initiate, direct and maintain emergency treatment (RESUS) as indicated.
• Interview patients and families to collect background information and needs.
• Participate in development and evaluation of health care plans and treatment regimes.
• Do rounds with physicians to review patient conditions and adjust care plans.
• Prepare shift documentation reflecting patient status and staffing.
• Contribute to policy and procedure development and quality/risk management.
• Collaborate with other departments and stakeholders to optimise patient care.
• Engage in ongoing education, training and development of nursing staff.

Education

Registered Nurse with South African Nursing Council

Job description

Netcare N1City Hospital is seeking a Professional Nurse for the Emergency Department. The role entails assessing and planning holistic nursing care, coordinating patient care with a multidisciplinary team, and initiating emergency treatment as needed.

You will conduct patient interviews, develop and adjust care plans, and document patient status during shifts. The position requires registration with the South African Nursing Council and active engagement in policy development, quality and risk