Clinical Nurse Specialist- Medical ward at Netcare

Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care, Leadership, Clinical Teaching, Research Activities, Teamwork, Resource Allocation, Professional Development, Stakeholder Relationships, Communication, Compassion, Nursing Theory, Nursing Practice, Medical Technologies, Digitisation, Data Solutions, Electronic Patient Records

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

We provide meaningful careers that connect people with purpose. We are united by a common purpose of providing the best and safest care; and by our shared values of Care, Truth, Participation, Compassion and Dignity. Netcare invites you to be part of our journey. KEY WORK OUTPUT AND ACCOUNTABILITIES CONSISTENCY OF CARE Patient care • 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 Research activities • Contribute to the ongoing research, development and review of best practice in the specialty Teamwork • Actively participate as a member of a team to achieve goals • Co-operate and collaborate with other hospital departments to provide appropriate support services. Education and training facilitation • Acts as a resource in the clinical specialty as a result of advanced and broad knowledge and skills in that specialty Resource Allocation • 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 Personal and professional development • 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 Build and maintain stakeholder relationships • 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 DISRUPTIVE INNOVATION Implementing medical technologies, digitisation, and data solutions for the benefit of our business and patients. • CareOn adoption of electronic patient records, e-scripts and clinical orders by doctors and stock management SKILLS PROFILE EDUCATION 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. KNOWLEDGE Essential • Thorough knowledge of general / specialized nursing theory and practice • Extensive knowledge of modern nursing care principles and practices in the highly specialised field PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 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. WORKING CONDITIONS • Professional flexibility in working hours, including night duty and weekend shifts. • Will interact with internal and external customers through several different means. Join the team that providing the best and safest care. We provide meaningful careers that connect people with purpose. We attract highly skilled, engaged, and performing employees who are passionate about providing quality health and care. By joining Netcare, you will feel a great sense of inclusion and belonging as part of a family that cares about your growth and wellbeing. You will work with the best-in-class technology with high standards of health and safety. We offer competitive remuneration and benefits that are benchmarked against the best market trends. You will enjoy a fulfilling career working in a high performance, values driven organisational culture that values diversity. The Netcare Group offers a wide spectrum of career opportunities within various disciplines including nursing, emergency medical services, pharmaceutical services, information technology, human resources, finance and administration, procurement, technical and maintenance and marketing. Our recruitment process typically follows the following steps: Should you be shortlisted for the position, you will be contacted by the relevant HR Department to arrange an interview. Our selection process may further include employee risk assessments which includes employment references, credit, criminal and qualification checks. Should your application be successful, our human resources department will provide you with a formal letter of appointment and will contact you with information to facilitate your onboarding process. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who have not been contacted within 30 days of the closing date of this advert, should consider their application as unsuccessful. Our story begins with our values and our behaviours. We are motivated by a belief in the sanctity of human life. We see it as a privilege to serve South Africans in their time of greatest need and vulnerability. To this end, we constantly explore new ways to blend compassion with cutting edge capabilities. But while much has been said about our world class facilities, our global benchmarks and clinical best practice, our greatest strength is our people. People who care for other people. Our Netcare people At Netcare, our people are the heartbeat of our organisation. We strive to grow with talented, compassionate people. Our people come from diverse backgrounds and cultures, and are united by a common purpose of providing the best and safest care; and by our shared values of Care, Truth, Participation, Compassion and Dignity. Our values and behaviours reflect our belief in human dignity, and guide how we treat each other.

Responsibilities

The Clinical Nurse Specialist is responsible for the delivery and coordination of competent nursing care during their shift, acting as a shift leader and supporting less experienced staff. They also contribute to research and development of best practices in their specialty and facilitate education and training.