Clinical Nurse (ICU) at Netcare Jakaranda Hospital

As a Clinical Nurse (R/N) in the ICU at Netcare Jakaranda Hospital, you will be responsible for assessing, planning and implementing individualised, holistic and person centred nursing care. You will coordinate patient care within a multidisciplinary health team, acting as a patient advocate and a clinical resource for your unit.

• Assessing, planning, implementing and documenting advanced nursing care in a specialised ICU field according to standard nursing procedures and SOPs.
• Initiating and directing emergency treatment (RESUS) when indicated.
• Interviewing patients and families, evaluating needs and developing nursing care plans.
• Doing rounds with medical practitioners to review patient conditions.
• Communicating with the unit manager and ensuring smooth coordination of care.
• Providing input into patient care policies and procedures.
• Maintaining a safe, clean and secure environment for patients, staff and visitors.
• Participating in in service training and mentoring of nursing staff and students.
• Allocating staff and adjusting levels to meet patient acuity needs.

• Registered as a Professional Nurse with the South African Nursing Council.
• Experienced in ICU nursing.
• Thorough knowledge of general and specialised nursing theory and practice.
• Extensive knowledge of modern nursing care principles and practices.

• Serve as a clinical resource to assist personnel in assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating and documenting nursing care in the unit.
• Ensure communication with families and health professionals regarding optimal patient care.
• Act as a patient advocate when necessary.
• Assess, plan and implement advanced nursing care in a specialised field in line with standard nursing procedures, SOPs and medical direction.
• Initiate, direct and maintain emergency treatment (RESUS) for patients.
• Diagnose and treat emergency patients quickly, effectively and efficiently within the Scope of Practice.
• Interview patients and families to obtain background information and identify problems.
• Do rounds with medical practitioners to review patient conditions and develop nursing care plans.
• Evaluate patient care needs and initiate individualised nursing care plans.
• Coordinate patient services.
• Prepare day and night shift documentation reflecting patient status, patient and staff ratios, and problems.
• Communicate with the unit manager regarding activities and problems.
• Provide input into the formulation of patient care policy and procedures.
• Ensure a safe, clean and secure environment for patients, staff and visitors.
• Optimise and maintain quality, effective and safe nursing care within the assigned budget.
• Evaluate, set standards and monitor safe utilisation of supplies and equipment.
• Actively participate as a team member to achieve goals.
• Cooperate with other hospital departments to provide appropriate support services.
• Coordinate with the Clinical Facilitation Department to meet educational needs of nursing staff and students.
• Cooperate with Clinical Facilitators in planning, implementing, mentoring and evaluating learning experiences.
• Provide in service training on emergency procedures.
• Participate in orientation of new staff.
• Allocate staff members to promote optimal use of staff based on patient needs and specialised skills.
• Adjust staff levels to meet acuity level needs.
• Actively involve in own professional development to maintain skill and knowledge levels.
• Keep up to date with Netcare's evolving policies and procedures.
• Build and maintain stakeholder relationships.
• Work effectively and cooperatively with others to establish and maintain good working relationships.
• Maintain and encourage effective communication within the unit, with the multidisciplinary team and the public.