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NetcareCNS – PB Qualified (12 Months) - Cardiac ICU
LocationNetcare Alberton Hospital
Work modeon-site
SeniorityLead
Company size10,000+ people
First seenOct 5, 2026 · 1w ago
Verified live1d ago
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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
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About the role
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
CONSISTENCY OF CARE
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