Enrolled Nurse

Enrolled Nurse, Day – Contract (Cle Du Cap, Southern Suburbs of Cape Town) at Faircape Health, a division of the Faircape Group.

We are seeking an experienced Enrolled Nurse to provide high‑quality care to our residents in the healthcare centre. To ensure high‑quality patient care, we also invest in continual development of our staff, including internal and external training.

Duties

• Conduct morning handovers according to ISBAR procedure with the Shift Leader on the opposite shift; ensure all reporting is up‑to‑date and verify information during handovers.
• Manage medication administration to residents as per allocation; monitor scheduled drugs; conduct weekly drug checks; ensure blister‑packaged medication is available, checked, and signed by the Shift Leader.
• Assess patients’ health conditions, including vital signs, medical history, and symptoms; manage nursing care plans with the Senior Shift Leader and Multidisciplinary Team.
• Perform clinical functions, including wound care, pressure care, ostomy care, managing skin lesions, catheter care, and weighing patients; conduct regular resident rounds to monitor care quality; assess patients on specific areas of concern and adjust care plans as needed; ensure doctor's prescriptions and physiotherapy recommendations are implemented and included in care plans.
• Maintain effective infection control practices (risk management).

Qualifications

Experience & Knowledge

Skills & Attributes

Specific Requirements

Working Hours

We offer a competitive Basic Salary plus Sundays work and Public Holidays pay.

Please note this is a contract role; only staff that are immediately available will be considered.

To apply or learn more about Faircape and the position, visit faircape.co.za.

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