Job Description

The ECHO Foundation was founded in 1991. It is a registered Section 21 Company, established as a non-profit company. The Foundation houses over 1,500 residents within its ten villages, assisted living and frail care facilities.

ECHO Foundation is searching for a Staff Nurse to join the team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Ensure Holistic Nursing care is received by Residents that have been identified having health problems. Monitor that Residents have received full care as required for Frail aged people. Ensure staff carry out instructions on Holistic care of the Resident's at all times. Identify problems; work out standard care plans and hand the plans to the Care Manger; continue to monitor until the problem is resolved. Do routine observations of residents, including HGT, BP, temp, pulse and weight, as well as dressings. Charting and reporting observations as needed. Doctors' rounds and clinic. Prepared to work night duty.
Qualifications required:

Grade 12 Nursing Diploma Registration with the South African Nursing Council as an Enrolled Nurse Police Clearance
Skills required:

First Aid. Geriatric care. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong administrative and organizational skills. Customer service orientated. Solid understanding of health and safety regulations and practices. Attention to detail. High tolerance for working under pressure and handling critical situations calmly. Good time management skills. Ability to work as part of a team and to handle multiple tasks safely and effective.
Work Experience:

At least 5 years general nursing experience
Job Type: Permanent