## Clinical Nurse (R/N) - ExperiencedApplylocations: Netcare Chris Barnard Memorial Hospitaltime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: June 30, 2026 (30+ days left to apply)job requisition id: JR **We provide meaningful careers that connect people with purpose.****We are united by a common purpose of providing the best and safest care; and by our shared values of Care, Truth, Participation, Compassion and Dignity.****Netcare invites you to be part of our journey.**The Professional Nurse/Clinical Nurse is a professional who 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. The incumbent also fulfils the role by the use of scientifically based nursing theories and processes, treating the patients as a physical, social and spiritual individual, and by use of educational and technical means applicable to health care practice.**Job Summary**The Professional Nurse/Clinical Nurse is a professional who 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.The incumbent also fulfils the role by the use of scientifically based nursing theories and processes, treating the patients as a physical, social and spiritual individual, and by use of educational and technical means applicable to health care practice.**CONSISTENCY OF CARE** **Patient care** • 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. • Ensure communication between nursing management and unit to eliminate patient care problems / issues. • Assess, plan and implement advanced nursing care in a specialized field in accordance with standard nursing care procedures, as set out in the standards and SOPs as well as nursing care theory and medical direction. • Initiate, direct and maintain emergency treatment (RESUS) as indicated to any patient / person in any ward / department of the hospital. To diagnose and treat the emergency patient quickly, effectively and efficiently as possible within the**Scope of Practice** • Interview patient and family to obtain relevant general background information and problem identification; evaluate patient’s behaviour and assess immediate and long term needs. • 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. • Prepare day / night shift documentation that reflects patient status, patient / staff ratio and problems • Communicate with the unit manager, so that he / she is informed of activities and problems • Perform any related tasks as requested.**Policy and procedure development** • Provide input and standards in formulating patient care policy and procedures in the hospital**Quality and risk management** • To ensure the provision of a safe, clean and secure environment for patients, staff and visitors. • Aim as member of staff to optimise and maintain quality, effective and safe nursing care, within the frame of the assigned budget. • Evaluate, set standards and monitor safe utilization of supplies and equipment**TRANSFORMATION OF OUR SOCIETY****Teamwork** • Actively participate as a member of a team to achieve goals • Co-operate and collaborate with other hospital departments to provide appropriate support services.**Education and training facilitation** • Co-ordinate with the Clinical Facilitation Department and other members of the multi-disciplinary team to meet and acknowledge the on-going educational needs of the nursing staff / student as well as the patients • Co-operate with the Clinical Facilitators in planning, implementing mentoring and evaluation of learning experiences / opportunities for nursing staff / students • Provide for the ongoing review, practice and in-service training of emergency procedures • Actively participate in in-service training and orientation of new staff in the unit • Advise and inform staff on current and revised policies and procedures**Resource Allocation** • Allocate staff members in a manner that promotes optimal use of staff to provide appropriate nursing care for the individual patient regarding his / her needs and specialised skills needed by the nursing staff member through proper clinical judgement. • Adjust staff levels to provide for acuity level needs**Personal and professional development** • Active involvement in own professional development to maintain a satisfactory level of skill and knowledge • Keep up to date with Netcare’s evolving policies and procedures**Build and maintain stakeholder relationships** • Work effectively and co-operatively with others to establish and maintain good working relationships that are mutually beneficial. • Develop collaborative relationships to help accomplish work goal • Maintain and encourage effective communication and interaction within the unit, other members of the multi-disciplinary team and the public. • Foster good interpersonal relations and public relations while interpreting / applying the philosophy, goals, objectives, policies and procedures**DISRUPTIVE INNOVATION**Implementing medical technologies, digitisation, and data solutions for the benefit of our business and patients.CareOn adoption of electronic patient records, e-scripts and clinical orders by doctors and stock management**Inherent Requirements:******Registered as a **Professional Nurse with the South African Nursing Council**Thorough knowledge of general / specialized nursing theory and practiceExtensive knowledge of modern nursing care principles and practicesJoin the team committed to providing the best and safest health and care.#J-18808-Ljbffr