Registered Nurse - Frailcare

Our client, a Non-Profit Organization for the aged, is seeking a (Registered Nurse – frail care) for their facility, based in Waterkloof, Pretoria. The Registered Nurse is a member of the Health Care team and is responsible to plan and manage the wards under the direction and supervision of the Nursing Services Manager. You will be required to deliver competent, quality nursing care and adhere to the rules and regulations of the South African Nursing Council.

Competencies Required – non-negotiable.

• Excellent leadership, people skills and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to be assertive when needed.
• Fully bilingual.
• Good English written and verbal communication.
• Excellent telephone manner with an overall pleasant disposition.
• Flexible work style.

Key Performance Areas

Ensure a current plan of care for each resident according to the current resident needs and documented Policies & Procedures, as well as the updating thereof as the needs of the resident changes.

Report changes in resident’s care to the Nursing Services Manager, as well as documenting in the resident’s file.

Ongoing resident assessment, care plan and core evaluation.

Manage, order, check and supervise safe medication administration.

Ensure strict control of Schedule 5, 6 and 7 drugs.

Ensure the physical, social, and physiological well-being of residents which includes the regular monitoring of their health and treatment.

Perform the required nursing procedures which fall within the scope of a Professional Nurse / Registered Nurse.

Assist residents with their physical and mental health.

Ensure that there is strict control and documentation is recorded and kept in the event of accidents, incidents, and injuries on duty.

Ensure that the hygiene of the resident is maintained at highest level.

Manage, support, assist and supervise that allocated caregivers deliver the highest standard of care, on a shift – to shift – basis.

Assist staff with training and furthering their knowledge within their chosen field.

Assist and supervise caregivers with delivery of resident’s clinical care needs.

Maintain effective communication with all team leaders.

Monitors resident’s daily menu requirements to ensure dietary needs and preferences are communicated directly to the catering staff.

Participate in continuing professional development and compulsory education.

Promote independence and mobility of residents.

Counsel and advise residents and family.

Performs any other tasks as reasonably requested.

Requirements :

Matric

Diploma in Nursing

Registration with SANC.

Proof of professional indemnity.

Certificate in Geriatric Nursing – highly advantageous.

Dementia experience essential

Salary : Market Related

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