Netcare Pretoria East Hospital
Application Deadline: May 15, 2026 (7 days to apply)
Job Application ID: JR106638
We offer meaningful careers that connect people with purpose.
We are united by a common purpose to provide the best and safest care, as well as our shared values of Caring, Truth, Engagement, Compassion, and Dignity.
Netcare invites you to join our team.
The Registered Nurse/Clinical Nurse is responsible for the assessment, planning, and implementation of individualized, holistic, and person-centered nursing care for the patient, their family, or the community, either directly or indirectly.
The position holder coordinates patient care within the framework of the multidisciplinary healthcare team.
Furthermore, the nurse performs their role by applying scientifically based nursing theories and processes, treating patients as physical, social, and spiritual individuals, and utilizing educational and technical resources applicable to healthcare practice.
KEY OUTCOMES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
CONSISTENCY OF CARE
Patient Care
Serve as a clinical resource to assist staff in assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating, and documenting nursing care within the unit.
Ensure communication and interaction with the family and healthcare professionals regarding optimal patient care, acting as a patient advocate when necessary.
Ensure communication between nursing management and the unit to resolve issues related to patient care.
Assess, plan, and implement advanced nursing care in a specialized field in accordance with standard nursing care procedures, as established in standards and standard operating procedures (SOPs), as well as nursing care theory and medical management.
Initiate, direct, and maintain emergency treatment (resuscitation) as indicated for any patient in any ward or department of the hospital. Diagnose and treat patients in the emergency department promptly, effectively, and efficiently within the scope of practice.
Interview the patient and family to obtain relevant background information and identify the problem; assess the patient’s behavior and their immediate and long-term needs.
Participate as a professional member of the multidisciplinary team in the evaluation, development, and implementation of healthcare plans and treatment regimens.
Make rounds with the physician/healthcare professionals to review patient status; develop nursing care plans; participate in the care of all patients in the unit.
Assess patient care needs; initiate individualized nursing care plans; coordinate patient care services.
Prepare day and night shift documentation that reflects patient status, patient-to-staff ratios, and issues.
Communicate with the unit leader to inform them about activities and any issues.
Perform any other related tasks as requested.
Policy and Procedure Development
Contribute ideas and standards to the formulation of patient care policies and procedures in the hospital.
Quality and Risk Management
Ensure a safe, clean, and secure environment for patients, staff, and visitors.
As a staff member, optimize and maintain high-quality, effective, and safe nursing care within the allocated budget.
Evaluate, establish standards, and monitor the safe use of supplies and equipment.
TRANSFORMING OUR COMMUNITY
Teamwork
Actively participate as a team member to achieve objectives.
Cooperate and collaborate with other hospital departments to provide appropriate support services.
Facilitating Education and Training
Coordinate with the Clinical Facilitation Department and other members of the multidisciplinary team to address and recognize the continuing educational needs of nursing staff, students, and patients.
Collaborate with clinical facilitators in planning, implementing mentorship, and evaluating learning experiences and opportunities for nursing staff and students.
Ensure ongoing review, practice, and in-service training of emergency procedures.
Actively participate in in-service training and orientation for new unit staff.
Advise and inform staff on current and revised policies and procedures.
Resource Allocation
Allocate staff in a way that promotes optimal resource utilization to provide appropriate nursing care to each patient, considering their needs and the specialized skills required by each nursing staff member, using sound clinical judgment.
Adjust staffing levels according to the needs of each level of care.
Personal and Professional Development
Actively participate in your own professional development to maintain a satisfactory level of skills and knowledge.
Stay current with Netcare’s constantly evolving policies and procedures.
Establish and maintain relationships with stakeholders.
Work effectively and collaboratively with others to establish and maintain mutually beneficial working relationships.
Develop collaborative relationships to achieve work objectives.
Maintain and foster effective communication and interaction within the unit, with other members of the multidisciplinary team, and with the public.
Promote positive interpersonal and public relations by interpreting and applying the philosophy, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
DISRUPTIVE INNOVATION
Implementation of medical technologies, digitization, and data solutions for the benefit of our company and our patients.
Adoption of electronic health records, e-prescriptions, and clinical orders by physicians, as well as inventory management.
Requirements:
Registration as a Registered Nurse with the South African Council of Nurses.
In-depth knowledge of general and specialized nursing theory and practice.
Extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of modern nursing care.
NETCARE VALUES AND BEHAVIORS
Netcare Values
At Netcare, our core value is caring. We care about the dignity of our patients and all members of the Netcare family. We care about the involvement of our staff and partners in everything we do. We care about the truth in all our actions. We are passionate about quality care and professional excellence.
At Netcare, our core value is caring.
We care about the dignity of our patients and all members of the Netcare family.
We value the involvement of our staff and healthcare partners in everything we do.
We value truth in all our actions.
We listen with empathy and respond with compassion in all our interactions with our patients and their families.
The Netcare Method
Netcare is committed to providing quality care. Our basic service standard holds us accountable for the following seven behaviors, which you are expected to uphold:
Respect: I always greet everyone to show respect.
Identity: I always wear my ID badge to identify myself.
Dignity: I always treat others with consideration and humility to preserve their dignity.
Care: I always act in the best interests of Netcare and others to demonstrate my concern.
Compassion: I always listen with empathy and respond with kindness to demonstrate my compassion.
Appreciation: I always say thank you to show my appreciation.
Diversity: I always value diversity to strengthen inclusion and a sense of belonging.
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