Clinical Nurse(R/N) - PB Qualified (12 Months) - (Theatre Scrub: Maxillofacial; ENT; Urology; Neurology)

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**Overview** The role is for a Clinical Nurse (R/N) - PB Qualified (12 Months) at Netcare, specializing as a Theatre Scrub in Maxillofacial, ENT, Urology, and Neurology. This professional nurse, who holds a post-basic qualification, is responsible for the assessment, planning, and implementation of individualized, holistic, and person-centered nursing care for patients, their families, or the community, either performed directly or indirectly. The incumbent coordinates patient care within the concept of the multi-disciplinary health team, utilizing scientifically based nursing theories and processes, treating patients as physical, social, and spiritual individuals through educational and technical means applicable to health care practice. Netcare notes that in the event of any physical or psychological limitation that may impair an employee’s ability to perform the required job function, the employee must consult the employer for reasonable accommodation. **What you will do** * Serve as a clinical resource to assist personnel in assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating, and documenting nursing care in the unit. * Ensure communication and interaction 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 resolve 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 standards and SOPs, 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, diagnosing and treating the emergency patient quickly, effectively, and efficiently within the Scope of Practice. * Interview patients and families to obtain relevant general background information and identify problems; 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 regimes. * Conduct rounds with physicians/medical practitioners to review the condition of patients; develop nursing care plans; participate in the care of all patients in the unit. * Evaluate patient care needs; initiate individualized nursing care plans; coordinate patient services. * Prepare day/night shift documentation that reflects patient status, patient/staff ratio, and problems. * Communicate with the unit manager, ensuring they are informed of activities and problems. * Perform any related tasks as requested. * Provide input and standards in formulating patient care policy and procedures in the hospital. * Ensure the provision of a safe, clean, and secure environment for patients, staff, and visitors. * As a member of staff, aim to optimize and maintain quality, effective, and safe nursing care within the assigned budget. * Evaluate, set standards, and monitor safe utilization of supplies and equipment. * Actively participate as a member of a team to achieve goals. * Cooperate and collaborate with other hospital departments to provide appropriate support services. * Coordinate with the Clinical Facilitation Department and other members of the multi-disciplinary team to meet and acknowledge the ongoing educational needs of nursing staff/students as well as patients. * Cooperate with Clinical Facilitators in planning, implementing mentoring, and evaluating 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. * 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 specialized skills needed by the nursing staff member through proper clinical judgment. * Adjust staff levels to provide for acuity level needs. * Actively involve in own professional development to maintain a satisfactory level of skill and knowledge. * Keep up to date with Netcare’s evolving policies and procedures. * Work effectively and cooperatively with others to establish and maintain good working relationships that are mutually beneficial. * Develop collaborative relationships to help accomplish work goals. * 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. * Participate in CareOn adoption of electronic patient records, e-scripts, clinical orders by doctors, and stock management. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Registered as a Professional Nurse with the South African Nursing Council with a post basic qualification. * Thorough knowledge of general / specialized nursing theory and practice. * Extensive knowledge of modern nursing care principles and practices in the highly specialised field of the intensive care nursing. **Who should apply** An individual who is a Professional Nurse/Clinical Nurse Theatre Trained with a post-basic qualification. The ideal candidate will be skilled in the assessment, planning, and implementation of individualized, holistic, and person-centered nursing care, capable of coordinating patient care within a multi-disciplinary health team. They should possess thorough knowledge of general and specialized nursing theory and practice, with extensive knowledge of modern nursing care principles in the highly specialized field of intensive care nursing. The role requires someone who can serve as a clinical resource, advocate for patients, manage emergency treatments, collaborate effectively with various teams and departments, engage in continuous professional development, and adapt to technological innovations such as electronic patient records and clinical orders. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/clinical-nurse-r-n-pb-qualified-12-months-theatre-scrub-maxillofacial-ent-urology-neurology-netcare Source: myjobmag

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