Clinical Nurse (RN) experienced CICU

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan and implement individualised, holistic and person-centered nursing care of patients, families or the community
• Coordinate patient care within the multi-disciplinary health team using scientifically based nursing theories and processes
• 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, acting as a patient advocate when necessary
• Assess, plan and implement advanced nursing care in a specialized field in accordance with standard nursing care procedures and SOPs
• Initiate, direct and maintain emergency treatment (RESUS) as indicated
• Interview patient and family to obtain relevant background information and problem identification
• Do rounds with physicians/medical practitioners to review patient condition and develop nursing care plans
• Prepare day/night shift documentation reflecting patient status, staff ratio and problems
• Communicate with unit manager regarding activities and problems
• Provide input and standards in formulating patient care policy and procedures
• Ensure provision of a safe, clean and secure environment for patients, staff and visitors
• Evaluate, set standards and monitor safe utilization of supplies and equipment
• Actively participate as a team member to achieve organizational goals
• Co-ordinate with Clinical Facilitation Department to meet educational needs of nursing staff and students
• Allocate staff members to promote optimal use of staff and appropriate nursing care
• Maintain involvement in own professional development and keep up to date with evolving policies and procedures
• Foster good interpersonal relations and effective communication within the unit and multi-disciplinary team
• Support implementation of electronic patient records, e-scripts and clinical orders

Requirements

• Registered as a Professional Nurse with the South African Nursing Council
• Thorough knowledge of general/specialized nursing theory and practice
• Extensive knowledge of modern nursing care principles and practices