Port Elizabeth: Registered Nurse posted by Dymaxa Recruitment

About the Role

Our client, a Non-Profit Organization for the aged, is seeking a Registered Nurse – frail care to join their team based in Port Elizabeth Central. As a member of the Health Care team, you will be responsible for delivering competent, quality nursing care and adhering to the rules and regulations of the South African Nursing Council.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• Matric
• Diploma in Nursing
• Registration with SANC
• Proof of professional indemnity
• Certificate in Geriatric Nursing – highly advantageous
• Dementia experience essential
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in a similar environment

Qualifications

• Diploma in Nursing

Salary & Benefits

Day Shift leader Salary: Market Related