Experienced Clinical Nurse (RN) for Psychiatric Ward at Netcare Linmed Hospital
Netcare Group
Overview
Netcare Linmed Hospital is looking for an experienced Clinical Nurse (RN) with a post basic qualification to join their Psychiatric Ward team. You will provide person centered nursing care, work within a multidisciplinary team, and act as a clinical resource. If you are registered with SANC and have a passion for mental health nursing, this full time role offers a meaningful career with purpose.
About the role
As a Clinical Nurse in the Psychiatric Ward at Netcare Linmed Hospital, you will be responsible for assessing, planning, and implementing individualised, holistic nursing care for patients and their families. You will coordinate care within a multidisciplinary team and serve as a clinical resource for other staff.
Key duties include:
- Deliver advanced nursing care in a specialised field according to standards and procedures.
- Communicate with families and health professionals to ensure optimal patient care.
- Participate in rounds with physicians and develop nursing care plans.
- Initiate emergency treatment as needed within your scope of practice.
- Maintain accurate shift documentation and adjust staff levels based on patient acuity.
- Support the education and orientation of nursing staff and students.
This role requires a commitment to Netcare's values of care, truth, participation, compassion, and dignity.
Requirements
- Registered as a Professional Nurse with the South African Nursing Council (SANC).
- Post basic qualification in psychiatric nursing.
- Thorough knowledge of general and specialised nursing theory and practice.
- Extensive knowledge of modern nursing care principles in the specialised field.
- Experience in a psychiatric ward is essential.
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development.
Responsibilities
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for patients in the psychiatric ward.
- Act as a patient advocate and communicate with families and health professionals.
- Coordinate patient care within the multidisciplinary team.
- Initiate and direct emergency treatment (RESUS) when needed.
- Interview patients and families to identify problems and needs.
- Develop individualised nursing care plans and coordinate patient services.
- Prepare shift documentation reflecting patient status and staff ratios.
- Participate in in service training and orientation of new staff.
- Monitor safe utilisation of supplies and equipment.
- Collaborate with clinical facilitators to meet educational needs of staff and students.
Job details
- Organisation
- Netcare Group
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Mid
- Education
- Diploma
- Category
- Healthcare & Nursing
- Application Method
- Apply manually
Success Guide
Applying for a specialised nursing role like this means showing Netcare you are ready for the demands of psychiatric care. Make sure your SANC registration and post basic qualification are clearly highlighted on your CV. In your cover letter, mention any specific experience you have in mental health wards, de escalation techniques, or working with multidisciplinary teams. During the interview, they may ask about how you handle stressful situations and communicate with patients in crisis. Emphasise your compassion and your ability to stay calm under pressure. Also, be prepared to discuss how you uphold patient dignity and safety. Good luck, your skills are needed.
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