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. ROLE SUMMARY 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 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. NETCARE VALUES AND BEHAVIOURS 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 passionate about quality care and professional excellence. 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 healthcare partners in everything that we do. We care about the truth in all our actions. We listen with empathy and respond with acts of compassion in all interactions with our patients and their families. 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: Respect - I always greet everyone to show my respect. Identity - I always wear my name badge to show my identity. Dignity - I always treat others with consideration and humility to uphold dignity Care - I always act in the best interest of Netcare and others to show I care Compassion - I always listen with empathy and respond with kind action to show my compassion Appreciation - I always say thank you to show my appreciation. Diversity- I always embrace diversity to strengthen inclusivity and belonging. Join the team committed to providing the best and safest health and 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.

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