Clinical Nurse Specialist (Medical Ward) - Ward E

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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.

The Clinical Nurse Specialist focuses on the delivery of quality competent nursing care. The incumbent acts as a clinical resource and leader in a particular clinical specialty, performing functions at an advanced level competently and consistently.
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:
1. Advanced clinical care
2. Consultation as a source of expert knowledge
3. Clinical teaching of staff and learners
4. Research
5. Leadership

Responsibilities:

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

Qualifications / Education:

• 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.
• Thorough knowledge of general / specialized nursing theory and practice
• Extensive knowledge of modern nursing care principles and practices in the highly specialised field

Values and Behaviours:

1. Netcare Values

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 care with the qualities of respect and understanding.
• Compassion - The creative, compassionate, and innovative drive to do things better than before. To develop and implement successful healthcare solutions for all.
• Participation - The willingness and desire to work in productive and creative partnerships with others and the commitment to communicate.

2. The Netcare Way

Netcare is committed to providing quality care. Our basic service standard holds us accountable for the below seven behaviours which you will be accountable to uphold:

• I always greet everyone to show my respect.
• I always wear my name badge to show my identity.
• I am always well-groomed to show my dignity.
• I always practise proper hand hygiene to show my care.
• I always seek consent to show my compassion.
• I always say thank you to show my appreciation.
• I always embrace diversity to strengthen inclusivity and belonging.

Skills:

Coaching Others - The capacity to recognise development areas in others and support them to facilitate personal development through coaching.

Continuous Improvement  - The capacity to improve systems and processes to facilitate continuous improvement.

Personal Work Ethic  - Capacity to instil an ethic of quality and consistency in self and others.

Building Relationships - Capacity to establish constructive and effective relationships.

Communication  - The capacity to clearly present information, either written or verbal.

Teamwork  - Capacity to cooperate with others to work towards a common goal.

Technical Knowledge  - The capacity to perform a technical function to required standards.

Working Conditions:

• Professional flexibility in working hours, including night duty and weekend shifts.
• Will interact with internal and external customers through several different means.

Agreement:

• The job description is a true reflection of the current requirements of the position but may be subject to and may include aspects not covered in this job description.
• Netcare reserves the right to amend the role profile in consultation with the employee.
• The employee is advised that the content of the role profile has a direct link to the performance development process. Any changes to the performance development process must be included and signed off on the role profile document.
• The line manager had discussed the role profile with the employee and the latter understands the content of the role profile.

Join the team committed to providing the best and safest health and care.