Registered Nurse (NICU) at Netcare N1City Hospital
Netcare Group · Cape Town, Western Cape
Overview
Netcare N1City Hospital is looking for a Registered Nurse to join their NICU team in Cape Town. You will provide holistic, person centred care to newborns and their families as part of a multidisciplinary team. This full time role suits a registered professional nurse with a passion for specialised neonatal care. You will assess, plan and implement nursing care while working closely with doctors and nursing management. Netcare offers a meaningful career in a values driven environment where care, truth and compassion guide everything.
About the role
As a Registered Nurse in the NICU at Netcare N1City Hospital, you will be responsible for the assessment, planning and implementation of individualised, holistic and person centred nursing care for newborns and their families. You will act as a clinical resource, helping staff assess, plan, implement and document nursing care in the unit.
What you will be doing:
- Serve as a clinical resource to assist personnel with patient assessment, care planning and documentation.
- Communicate with families and health professionals to ensure optimal patient care and act as a patient advocate.
- Assess, plan and implement advanced nursing care in the specialised field of NICU according to nursing standards and hospital SOPs.
- Initiate, direct and maintain emergency treatment such as RESUS when needed.
- Interview patients and families to gather background information and identify problems.
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and rounds with physicians.
- Develop and coordinate individualised nursing care plans.
- Prepare shift documentation reflecting patient status and staff ratios.
- Communicate with the unit manager about activities and problems.
- Provide input into patient care policies and procedures.
- Ensure a safe, clean and secure environment for patients, staff and visitors.
- Monitor safe utilisation of supplies and equipment.
- Participate in in service training and orientation of new staff.
- Allocate staff members to promote optimal use of skills and provide appropriate care.
This role also involves keeping up to date with Netcare policies, maintaining professional development and building strong working relationships within the unit and with the public.
Requirements
- Registered as a Professional Nurse with the South African Nursing Council.
- Thorough knowledge of general and specialised nursing theory and practice.
- Extensive knowledge of modern nursing care principles and practices.
- Must be registered with SANC.
- Ability to diagnose and treat emergency patients within the Scope of Practice.
- Willingness to work shifts (day and night).
Responsibilities
- Assess, plan, implement, evaluate and document nursing care in the NICU.
- Act as a clinical resource and patient advocate for families and health professionals.
- Initiate and maintain emergency treatment such as RESUS.
- Interview patients and families to determine needs and identify problems.
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and physician rounds.
- Develop and coordinate individualised nursing care plans.
- Prepare shift documentation reflecting patient status and staff ratios.
- Ensure a safe, clean and secure environment for patients, staff and visitors.
- Monitor and maintain safe utilisation of supplies and equipment.
- Participate in in service training, orientation and professional development.
- Allocate staff members to provide appropriate nursing care based on acuity levels.
Job details
- Organisation
- Netcare Group
- Location
- Cape Town, Western Cape
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Mid
- Education
- Diploma
- Category
- Healthcare & Nursing
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
If you are a registered nurse with a heart for neonatal care, this could be a great next step in your career. Netcare values care, truth, participation, compassion and dignity, so let those values come through in your application. Make sure your CV clearly shows your SANC registration and any NICU or paediatric experience you have. In the interview, they will likely ask about how you handle emergencies and work within a multidisciplinary team. Be ready to share examples of how you have advocated for patients and supported families during difficult times. It also helps to show that you are committed to ongoing learning and can stay calm under pressure. Remember to bring your SANC receipt and proof of your nursing qualification when you apply.
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