Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) - MICU 2 at Netcare Milpark Hospital
Netcare Group · Milpark, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Overview
Netcare Milpark Hospital is looking for a Clinical Nurse Specialist to lead care in the MICU 2 unit. You will act as a clinical resource and shift leader, guiding nursing teams and mentoring learners in a highly specialised environment. If you are a registered Professional Nurse with specialty experience and a passion for critical care, this role offers a meaningful career where you can grow, teach and make a real difference in patients' lives.
About the role
As a Clinical Nurse Specialist at Netcare Milpark Hospital's MICU 2, you will be at the heart of delivering quality, competent nursing care in a specialised critical care unit. This is a 12 month role where you will act as shift leader, coordinating care during your shift and supporting a team of nurses.
What you can expect to do:
- Lead your shift and coordinate competent nursing care for patients in the MICU
- Act as a preceptor for new staff and support less experienced nurses
- Provide clinical teaching for staff and learners in the specialty
- Be a role model for best practice and influence positive clinical outcomes
- Contribute to research and the ongoing review of best practices in the unit
- Allocate staff members based on patient needs and acuity levels
- Collaborate with other hospital departments to ensure good support services
- Work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team and maintain good working relationships
- Keep up to date with Netcare's policies and your own professional development
- Support the adoption of electronic patient records and digital solutions like CareOn
Requirements
- Registered as a Professional Nurse with the South African Nursing Council
- Post basic qualification in a specialty area, or evidence of competent experience in that field
- Contemporary skills and knowledge of the specialty
- Thorough knowledge of general and specialised nursing theory and practice
- Extensive knowledge of modern nursing care principles in a highly specialised field
- Ability to act as a clinical resource and leader
- Willingness to handle physical or psychological limitations by consulting for accommodation
Responsibilities
- Act as shift leader and take responsibility for the coordination of nursing care during your shift
- Supervise and support less experienced staff and act as a preceptor for new staff
- Provide clinical teaching to staff and learners
- Act as a resource and leader in the clinical specialty area
- Contribute to research, development and review of best practices in the specialty
- Participate as an active member of the team to achieve unit goals
- Allocate staff members to promote optimal use based on patient needs and specialised skills
- Adjust staff levels according to acuity level needs
- Build and maintain effective relationships within the unit and with other departments
- Maintain open communication with the multidisciplinary team and the public
- Foster good interpersonal and public relations
- Keep up to date with evolving policies and procedures
- Actively participate in ongoing professional development to maintain skill level
- Support the adoption of electronic patient records and digital stock management
Job details
- Organisation
- Netcare Group
- Location
- Milpark, Johannesburg, Gauteng
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Mid
- Education
- Bachelor
- Category
- Healthcare & Nursing
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
This Clinical Nurse Specialist role in MICU 2 at Netcare Milpark is a wonderful chance to step into a leadership position where your critical care skills really count. Make sure your SANC registration and post basic qualification are easy to find on your CV, because those are the first things they will look for.
When you apply, show them you are not just a skilled nurse but also a mentor and a team builder. They are looking for someone who can lead a shift with confidence and compassion. In your interview, be ready to share real stories about how you supported less experienced nurses, handled a tough situation in ICU, or improved patient care.
Netcare values people who live their values: care, truth, participation, compassion and dignity. Let those shine through in every answer you give. Also, if you have experience with electronic patient records, mention it. This is a full time, shift based role, so be honest about your availability and readiness for unit life. Good luck, you have got this.
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