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Netcare

Integrated private healthcare services provider

Clinical Nurse - Pediatric ICU

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeAlberton, South AfricaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Grade 12 or equivalent National Qualifications Framework level 4 qualification is required.
  • Registration as a Professional Nurse with the South African Nursing Council, or an equivalent National Qualifications Framework level 7 qualification, is required.
  • A post-basic qualification in the specialty, or evidence of competent experience in that field, together with current skills and knowledge of the specialty, is required.
  • At least 2 years of intensive care unit experience is required.
  • Intensive care unit training is required.
  • Thorough knowledge of general and specialized nursing theory and practice is required.
  • Extensive knowledge of modern nursing care principles and practices in a highly specialized field is required.
  • Previous experience in a private hospital environment is advantageous.
  • Liaison with doctors is required.
  • Professional flexibility in working hours, including weekend, public holiday, and night-duty shifts, is required.

Responsibilities

  • Assist personnel in the unit with assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating, and documenting nursing care.
  • Communicate and interact with families and health professionals regarding optimal patient care, and act as a patient advocate when necessary.
  • Communicate with nursing management and the unit to address patient-care problems and issues.
  • Assess, plan, and implement advanced nursing care in a specialized field in accordance with nursing care procedures, standards, standard operating procedures, nursing theory, and medical direction.
  • Initiate, direct, and maintain emergency treatment and resuscitation for patients or other persons in any hospital ward or department, and diagnose and treat emergency patients within the scope of practice.
  • Interview patients and families to obtain relevant background information and identify problems; evaluate patient behavior and assess immediate and long-term needs.
  • Participate as a professional member of the multidisciplinary team in evaluating, developing, and implementing health-care plans and treatment regimens.
  • Conduct rounds with physicians or medical practitioners to review patient conditions, develop nursing care plans, and participate in the care of all patients in the unit.
  • Evaluate patients' care needs, initiate individualized nursing care plans, and coordinate patient services.
  • Prepare day- and night-shift documentation reflecting patient status, patient-to-staff ratios, and problems.
  • Keep the unit manager informed of activities and problems.
  • Perform related tasks as requested.
  • Provide input and standards for formulating patient-care policies and procedures in the hospital.
  • Help ensure a safe, clean, and secure environment for patients, staff, and visitors.
  • Work to optimize and maintain quality, effective, and safe nursing care within the assigned budget.
  • Evaluate and set standards for, and monitor, the safe utilization of supplies and equipment.
  • Participate as a team member in achieving goals.
  • Cooperate and collaborate with other hospital departments to provide appropriate support services.
  • Coordinate with the Clinical Facilitation Department and multidisciplinary team to meet and acknowledge the ongoing educational needs of nursing staff, students, and patients.
  • Cooperate with Clinical Facilitators in planning, implementing, mentoring, and evaluating learning experiences and opportunities for nursing staff and students.
  • Provide ongoing review, practice, and in-service training of emergency procedures.
  • Participate in in-service training and orientation of new staff in the unit.
  • Advise and inform staff about current and revised policies and procedures.
  • Allocate staff to promote optimal use of staffing and appropriate nursing care based on individual patient needs and staff members' specialized skills and clinical judgment.
  • Adjust staffing levels to meet patient acuity needs.
  • Maintain professional skills and knowledge through ongoing professional development.
  • Keep up to date with the organization's evolving policies and procedures.
  • Work cooperatively with others to establish and maintain mutually beneficial working relationships.
  • Develop collaborative relationships to accomplish work goals.
  • Maintain and encourage effective communication and interaction within the unit, with the multidisciplinary team, and with the public.
  • Foster interpersonal and public relations while interpreting and applying the organization's philosophy, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
  • Support adoption of CareOn electronic patient records, electronic prescriptions and clinical orders by doctors, and stock management.
  • Uphold the organization's service behaviors of respect, identity, dignity, care, compassion, appreciation, and diversity.

About the Company

Netcare

Integrated private healthcare services provider

Netcare is a broad private healthcare group in South Africa that provides a full range of medical services across the care spectrum. Its offering includes world-class acute private hospital care, cancer care (radiosurgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, bone marrow transplant, robotic-assisted surgery), primary healthcare through Medicross, emergency medical services via Netcare 911, occupational health and employee wellness, mental health services through Akeso, affordable access solutions through NetcarePlus, and renal dialysis through National Renal Care. The company also trains emergency medical and nursing personnel. Netcare aims to improve healthcare by integrating digital systems to deliver seamless, connected care across its hospitals, clinics, EMS, and support services, with the goal of making high-quality private healthcare more accessible and efficient.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Sandton, South Africa
Founded
1996

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