Clinical Nurse; R​/N-PB Qualified ICU Cardiac Care

Professional Nurse/Clinical Nurse - ICU Cardiac Care

The professional nurse/clinical nurse is a qualified practitioner with a post‑basic qualification, responsible for the assessment, planning and implementation of individualised, holistic and person‑centred nursing care for patients, families and community members. The role includes coordination of patient care within a multi‑disciplinary health team and the application of scientifically based nursing theories and processes to treat patients as physical, social and spiritual individuals.

• Serve as a clinical resource supporting personnel in assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating and documenting nursing care within the unit.
• Communicate with families and health professionals to advocate for optimal patient care.
• Act as a liaison between nursing management and the unit to eliminate patient care problems or issues.
• Assess, plan and implement advanced nursing care in a specialised field, following standard procedures, SOPs, nursing theory and medical direction.
• Initiate, direct and maintain emergency treatment (resus) whenever indicated, diagnosing and treating emergency patients quickly and efficiently within the scope of practice.
• Interview patients and families to obtain relevant baseline information, evaluate behaviour and assess immediate and long‑term needs.
• Participate as a professional member of the multi‑disciplinary team in developing and implementing health care plans and treatment regimes.
• Conduct rounds with physicians and medical practitioners to review patient conditions, develop nursing care plans and participate in patient care within the unit.
• Evaluate patient care needs, initiate individualised nursing care plans and coordinate patient services.
• Prepare day‑and‑night shift documentation reflecting patient status, staff ratios and identified problems.
• Maintain communication with the unit manager regarding activities and problems.
• Perform related tasks as requested by nursing leadership.
• Contribute to the formulation of patient care policy and procedures within the hospital.
• Ensure a safe, clean and secure environment for patients, staff and visitors.
• Optimise and maintain quality, effective and safe nursing care within the assigned budget.
• Monitor safe utilisation of supplies and equipment, and set standards for their usage.

• Actively participate as a team member to achieve departmental 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 ongoing educational needs of nursing staff and students.
• Collaborate with Clinical Facilitators in planning, implementing, mentoring and evaluating learning experiences and opportunities for staff and students.
• Provide ongoing review, practice and in‑service training of emergency procedures.
• Participate in orientation and in‑service training of new staff in the unit.
• Advise and inform staff on current and updated policies and procedures.
• Allocate staff members to promote optimal use of staffing resources and specialised skills required for patient care.
• Adjust staffing levels to meet acuity‑level needs.
• Engage in personal professional development to maintain a satisfactory level of skill and knowledge.
• Stay updated with the organization’s evolving policies and procedures.
• Work effectively and cooperatively with others to establish and maintain mutually beneficial relationships.
• Develop collaborative relationships to accomplish work goals.
• Encourage effective communication and interaction within the unit, with the multi‑disciplinary team and the public.
• Foster positive interpersonal and public relations while applying the philosophy, goals and procedures of the organization.

Leverage adoption of electronic patient records, e‑scripts and clinical ordering systems to enhance patient care delivery.