SICU Clinical Nurse – Critical Care Specialist

Netcare; Cape Town; Remote; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Netcare values and professional growth

Job summary

Netcare Chris Barnard Memorial Hospital in Cape Town invites an experienced Clinical Nurse (R/N) to join the Surgical Intensive Care Unit. The role requires comprehensive planning, assessment, and holistic nursing care for patients and families within a multidisciplinary team.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong clinical leadership, and participate in education and policy development. The position offers the opportunity to advance clinical skills in a fast-paced environment while

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.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a clinical resource to assess, plan, implement, evaluate and document nursing care in the unit.
• Initiate, direct and maintain emergency treatment (RESUS) as indicated.
• Do rounds with physicians to review patient condition and develop nursing care plans.
• Prepare day/night shift documentation reflecting patient status and staffing.
• Communicate with unit manager on activities and problems.
• Contribute to policy and procedure development and quality/risk management.
• Coordinate with the Clinical Facilitation Department to meet ongoing educational needs of nursing staff and students.

Job description

Netcare Chris Barnard Memorial Hospital in Cape Town invites an experienced Clinical Nurse (R/N) to join the Surgical Intensive Care Unit. The role requires comprehensive planning, assessment, and holistic nursing care for patients and families within a multidisciplinary team.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong clinical leadership, and participate in education and policy development. The position offers the opportunity to advance clinical skills in a fast-paced environment while