CNS – PB Qualified (12 Months) at Netcare

Location: Netcare Pinehaven Hospital
Reporting structure: Unit Manager

Role summary

•  The Clinical Nurse Specialist focuses on the delivery of quality competent nursing care. The incumbentacts 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, healthcare delivery and programme planning, allows the CNS to fulfil the following primary roles:

•  Advanced clinical care
•  Consultation as a source of expert knowledge
•  Clinical teaching of staff and learners
•  Research
•  Leadership

Key work output and accountabilities

•  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.
•  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.

Skills profile
Education

•  Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse or equivalent NQF 7 qualification.
•  Post Basic Qualification in Critical Care/Trauma Trained
•  Relevant qualification within a specialist area
•  Certificate in Basic Life Support will be Advantageous

Work experience

• At least 2 Years experienced in Emergency Department
• Must be Trauma Trained
• Capacity to implement and maintain standards of health practice required from all accredited bodies and appropriate health legislation
• Previous experience in a Private Hospital Environment will be advantageous

Knowledge

•  Good general knowledge and understanding of legislation pertaining to the specific business environment

Please use ref in the subject heading: CNS-PB-PIN-0124