Clinical Nurse; R​/N-PB Qualified ICU Neuro

The Professional Nurse/Clinical Nurse ICU Neuro is a professional who has a post basic qualification and remains responsible for the assessment, planning and implementation of individualized, holistic and person centered nursing care of a patient, their families or the community, either performed directly or indirectly.

The incumbent ultimately coordinates patient care within the concept of the multi-disciplinary health team and fulfills the role by using scientifically based nursing theories and processes, treating the patients as a physical, social and spiritual individual and by using educational and technical means applicable to health care practice.

• Serve as a clinical resource in assisting personnel to assess, plan, implement, evaluate and document nursing care in the unit.
• Ensure communication and interaction with family and health professionals regarding optimal patient care, thereby acting as a patient advocate when necessary.
• Ensure communication between nursing management and unit to eliminate patient care problems/issues.
• Assess, plan, and implement advanced nursing care in a specialized field in accordance with standard nursing care procedures, SOPs, nursing care theory and medical direction.
• Initiate, direct and maintain emergency treatment (RESUS) as indicated to any patient/person in any ward/department of the hospital, diagnosing and treating emergency patients quickly, effectively and efficiently within the Scope of Practice.
• Interview patient and family to obtain relevant general background information and problem identification; evaluate patient’s behavior and assess immediate and long‑term needs.
• Participate as a professional member of the multi‑disciplinary team in evaluating, developing and implementing health‑care plans and treatment regimes.
• Do rounds with physicians and medical practitioners to review the condition of patients, develop nursing care plans, and participate in the care of all patients in the unit.
• Evaluate patient care needs; initiate individualized nursing care plans; coordinate patient services.
• Prepare day/night shift documentation that reflects patient status, patient/staff ratio and problems.
• Communicate with the unit manager so that he/she is informed of activities and problems.
• Perform any related tasks as requested.
• Provide input and standards in formulating patient care policy and procedures in the hospital.
• Ensure the provision of a safe, clean and secure environment for patients, staff and visitors.
• Optimise and maintain quality, effective and safe nursing care within the assigned budget.
• Evaluate, set standards and monitor safe utilization of supplies and equipment.

• Actively participate as a member of a team to achieve goals.
• Co‑operate and collaborate with other hospital departments to provide appropriate support services.
• Coordinate with the Clinical Facilitation Department and other multi‑disciplinary team members to meet and acknowledge the ongoing educational needs of nursing staff, students, and patients.
• Co‑operate with Clinical Facilitators in planning, implementing mentoring and evaluating learning experiences/opportunities for nursing staff and students.
• Provide for the ongoing review, practice and in‑service training of emergency procedures.
• Actively participate in in‑service training and orientation of new staff in the unit.
• Advise and inform staff on current and revised policies and procedures.
• Allocate staff members in a manner that promotes optimal use of staff to provide appropriate nursing care for individual patients, considering their needs and specialized skills through proper clinical judgment.
• Adjust staff levels to provide for acuity level needs.
• Maintain 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 cooperatively with others to establish and maintain good working relationships that are mutually beneficial.
• Develop collaborative relationships to help accomplish work goals.
• Maintain and encourage effective communication and interaction within the unit, other multi‑disciplinary team members and the public.
• Foster good interpersonal relations and public relations while interpreting/applying the philosophy, goals, objectives, policies and procedures.

• Care On adoption of electronic patient records, e‑scripts and clinical orders.