Clinical Nurse (R/N) - Experienced High Care

About this role

Netcare is looking for an experienced Clinical Nurse to work at Netcare Greenacres Hospital in Gauteng. You will assess, plan and deliver nursing care to patients, and support their families, in a high care setting. You will also work closely with doctors and the wider multi-disciplinary team.

What you’ll do

• Give advanced, specialised nursing care in line with hospital standards, SOPs and medical direction.
• Lead emergency resuscitation and treatment for any patient in the hospital, working quickly and within your scope of practice.
• Take part in ward rounds with doctors, develop care plans and co-ordinate patient services.
• Keep clear shift documentation that shows patient status, patient-to-staff ratios and any problems.
• Guide and mentor nursing staff and students, and help with in-service training and orientation of new staff.
• Help plan staff allocation and adjust staffing levels to match patient acuity.
• Help write patient care policies and procedures, and keep a safe, clean environment for patients, staff and visitors.
• Use electronic patient records, e-scripts and clinical orders as Netcare moves to digital systems.

What you need

• Registration as a Professional Nurse with the South African Nursing Council (SANC).
• Thorough knowledge of general and specialised nursing theory and practice.
• Extensive knowledge of modern nursing care principles and practices.
• Experience in a high care or specialised clinical environment, as an experienced nurse.
• Ability to work as part of a team and communicate well with patients, families and health professionals.

Is this job for you?

This role suits a registered nurse who has real clinical experience and can handle emergencies calmly. It also suits someone who likes teaching, leading a shift and working with a busy multi-disciplinary team.

Tips before you apply

• Have your SANC registration number and proof of current registration ready.
• Describe your high care or emergency experience in your CV, including the types of patients and procedures you handled.
• Show your mentoring, teaching or in-service training work with clear examples, such as staff you trained or orientated.