Trauma Trained Clinical Nurse (R/N) – PB Qualified (12 Months) Job at Netcare

Job Summary:

• The Trauma Trained Clinical Nurse is a professional who remains responsible for the assessment, planning and implementation of individualized and holistic nursing care of a patient, their families or the community, performed either directly or indirectly.
• The incumbent ultimately coordinates patient care within the concept of the multi-disciplinary health team.
• The incumbent also fulfils the role by the use of scientifically based nursing theories and processes, treating the patients as a physical, social and spiritual individual, and by use of educational and technical means applicable to health care practice.

Key Work Output and Accountabilities:

• Assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient’s needs.
• Provide quality nursing care in terms of both physical and psychological interventions to patients on a general medical ward.
• Work collaboratively with other disciplines in providing holistic care to the patient.
• Participation in meetings such as care plan meetings, hand over meetings, discharge meetings etc.
• Documentation according to policies and procedures.
• Adhere to policies and procedures regarding reporting mechanisms.
• Respects patient’s rights to privacy, dignity and safety.
• Acts as a liaison between patients, families, doctors and multidisciplinary team members.
• Provides emotional support to patients and their families.
• Support in maintaining a clean, well organized and safe environment for patients.

Inherent Requirements:

• Registered as a Professional Nurse with the South African Nursing Council or equivalent NQF level 7 qualification.
• Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse.
• Post-basic qualification in Trauma.
• Previous experience working in an Emergency/Trauma Unit.
• Previous private healthcare experience essential.
• Capacity to implement and maintain standards of health practice required from all accredited bodies and appropriate health legislation
• Capacity to implement and maintain standards of health practice required from all accredited bodies and appropriate health legislation