Clinical Nurse; RN; Cath Lab

Our client is seeking a qualified and experienced Clinical Nurse (RN) to join their specialised Cath Lab team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing comprehensive, patient-centred nursing care, coordinating care within a multidisciplinary healthcare team, and maintaining high standards of clinical quality, safety and professionalism.

• Assess, plan, implement, evaluate and document individualised, holistic nursing care.
• Provide advanced nursing care within the specialised Cath Lab environment in accordance with nursing standards, SOPs and medical direction.
• Serve as a clinical resource to nursing personnel and support the delivery of effective patient care.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, medical practitioners and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
• Act as a patient advocate and ensure continuity of care throughout the patient journey.
• Participate in multidisciplinary healthcare planning, treatment implementation and patient reviews.
• Develop and maintain individualised nursing care plans based on patient needs.
• Initiate and maintain emergency treatment and resuscitation procedures when required.
• Complete accurate shift documentation reflecting patient status, staffing requirements and clinical concerns.
• Provide input into the development and implementation of patient care policies and procedures.
• Promote a safe, clean and secure environment for patients, staff and visitors.
• Monitor the safe and effective utilisation of nursing supplies and equipment.
• Participate actively in quality and risk management initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with other hospital departments to provide effective patient support services.
• Support ongoing education, mentoring, orientation and in-service training of nursing staff and students.
• Facilitate the review and implementation of emergency procedures and updated clinical practices.
• Allocate nursing staff according to patient acuity, clinical requirements and available skills.
• Maintain effective communication and professional relationships within the unit and multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and remain up to date with relevant nursing policies, procedures and practices.
• Support the adoption and effective use of electronic patient records, e-scripts, clinical orders and digital healthcare solutions.

• Registered as a Professional Nurse with the South African Nursing Council (SANC).
• Experience working in a Cath Lab or specialised cardiac environment.
• Thorough knowledge of general and specialised nursing theory and practice.
• Extensive knowledge of modern nursing care principles and practices.
• Strong clinical assessment, patient care and emergency response skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of patient care, safety and professional conduct.

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