Job Description

Are you an Enrolled Nurse with 5 years of experience caring for the elderly?This is a wonderful opportunity to work day shifts (with the odd night shift relief) within an established organisation in Pinelands, Cape Town.Reliable transport is required.REQUIREMENTS

• Valid SANC qualification/certificate
• 5 years post qualification experience working in hospitals and aged care facility
• Experience overseeing a healthcare team highly advantageous
• Good compassion and highly professional relationship builder with residents
• Attend training where required
• Vaccination ESSENTIAL

DUTIES

• Ensure high standards of nursing care to meet the needs of the residents.
• Planning and initiating nursing regimes to be carried out by junior nurses and according to ward routine set out by Matron.
• Providing a safe environment by eliminating medico-legal hazards.
• Keeping herself and her subordinates up to date with advances in nursing care.
• Orientation of new personnel members.
• Effective administration of her department by:

• Keeping record systems up to date.
• Delegating duties in accordance with her subordinates scope of practice and capabilities.
• Evaluating her subordinates continuously.
• Motivating for changes in existing systems where necessary.
• Effective communication maintaining good interpersonal relationships.
• Ensuring that the families and medical personnel are constantly aware of the condition of the residents and their needs.
• Demonstrating flexibility and willingness to accept change.
• Managing conflict in an appropriate manner.
• Counselling personnel and relatives and friends of residents.

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