Clinical Nurse Specialist; CNS; PB Qualified

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Sound and contemporary knowledge of the area of specialty, together with an advanced understanding of professional nursing, health care delivery and programme planning, allows the CNS to fulfil the following primary roles:

Acts as shift leader for the post that shift that he / she is responsible for

Responsible for the delivery and co-ordination of competent nursing care during the shift for which the CNS is responsible

Supports and supervises less experienced staff, acts as a preceptor for new staff, and assists in the clinical teaching of learners

Provide leadership in the clinical situation, and acts as an influential role model for best competent professional practice

Contribute to the ongoing research, development and review of best practice in the specialty

Actively participate as a member of a team to achieve goals

Co-operate and collaborate with other hospital departments to provide appropriate support services.

Acts as a resource in the clinical specialty as a result of advanced and broad knowledge and skills in that specialty

Allocate staff members in a manner that promotes optimal use of staff to provide appropriate nursing care for the individual patient regarding his / her needs and specialised skills needed by the nursing staff member

Adjust staff levels to provide for acuity level needs

Active involvement in own professional development to maintain a satisfactory level of skill and knowledge

Keep up to date with Netcare's evolving policies and procedures

Work effectively and co-operatively with others to establish and maintain good working relationships that are mutually beneficial.

Develop collaborative relationships to help accomplish work goal

Maintain and encourage effective communication and interaction within the unit, other members of the multi-disciplinary team and the public.

Foster good interpersonal relations and public relations while interpreting / applying the philosophy, goals, objectives, policies and procedures

Implementing medical technologies, digitisation, and data solutions for the benefit of our business and patients.

Care On adoption of electronic patient records, e-scripts and clinical orders by doctors and stock management

Essential

Registered as a Professional Nurse with the South African Nursing Council or equivalent NQF level 7 qualification

A post basic qualification in the area of specialty, or evidence of competent experience in that field, together with contemporary skills and knowledge of that specialty.

Essential

Thorough knowledge of general / specialized nursing theory and practice

Extensive knowledge of modern nursing care principles and practices in the highly specialised field

In the event of any physical or psychological limitation that may impair the employee's ability to perform the required job function, the employee must consult the employer for reasonable accommodation.

At Netcare, our core value is care. We care about the dignity of our patients and all members of the Netcare family. We care about the participation of our people and our partners in everything we do. We care about truth in all our actions. We are compassionate about quality care and professional excellence.

Care
- The basis of our business. The professional, ethical patient care and services we offer at every level of the organisation.

Truth
- The crucial element in building relationships that work. Open communication with honesty and integrity is essential.

Dignity
- An acknowledgement of the uniqueness of individuals. A commitment to…