Job Description

Our client is seeking Registered Nurse for frail care residents in the Strand area. Reporting to the Health Care Manager.

Behavioural Competency

Capable of recognising the need for action, considering possible risks and taking responsibility for results

Capable of making decisions timeously and taking responsibility for the consequences

Capacity to plan, organise and control own work environment by setting appropriate priorities and achieving set objectives within a given time frame

The capacity to identify and respond to the needs of the patient

The capacity to improve systems and processes to facilitate continuous improvement

Capacity to instil an ethic of quality and consistency in self

Capacity to establish constructive and effective relationships

Capacity to clearly present information, either written or verbal

Capacity to perform a technical function to required standards

Duties include the following, but not limited to

Assess and develop nursing care plan for each resident

Evaluate and review effects of care plan on patient health status

Daily involvement with all aspects of care

Report any change in health status to Nursing Manager and/or Doctor

Implement medication and other therapy as per Doctor's prescription

Order, stock, check and record medication received and administered

Maintain communication with resident's family regarding any changes

Provide regular in-service education programmes for staff

General environment hygiene to be maintained

Implement infection controls

Undertake any other duties as delegated by the Nursing Manager

Requirements:

A relevant nursing qualification (Diploma in General Nursing/B Cur Degree)

Registration with SANC

Minimum of 5 years' experience with the elderly

Excellent English and Afrikaans communication skills

Committed to clinical excellence

Able and willing to learn new procedures and technique

Effective patient care

Hours of work will be 12 hours per shift

Salary:

R24 500 CTC

If you don't hear from us within 3 weeks of your application, please consider your application unsuccessful.