Clinical Nurse (R/N) Experienced - ICU

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 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 medical direction
• Initiate, direct and maintain emergency treatment (RESUS) as indicated
• Participate as a professional member of the multi-disciplinary team in evaluating, developing and implementing health care plans
• Conduct rounds with physicians to review patient conditions and develop nursing care plans
• Prepare shift documentation reflecting patient status, patient/staff ratio and problems
• Provide input in formulating patient care policy and procedures
• Ensure provision of a safe, clean and secure environment for patients, staff and visitors
• Actively participate as a team member to achieve goals and collaborate with other hospital departments
• Co-ordinate with the Clinical Facilitation Department to meet educational needs of nursing staff and students
• Allocate staff members to promote optimal use of staff and provide appropriate nursing care
• Maintain own professional development and keep up to date with evolving policies and procedures
• Implement medical technologies, digitisation, and data solutions including CareOn adoption of electronic patient records

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