We are seeking a Professional Nurse for a permanent role based in East London, Eastern Cape
Applicants are required to meet the following criteria:
- Qualified in General Nursing Science and registered / licensed under the Nursing Act
- 3+ years’ experience in a similar role
- Willing to work Night Shift on a rotational basis
The successful applicant would be responsible for, but not limited to: - HR Management – allocate staff to daily functions; duty schedules; staff supervision; management / evaluation of care givers; remedial intervention
- Resident care & clinical care – investigate complaints; plan resident care; ensure meal serving; ensure satisfactory interpersonal relations
- Medical practitioners – ensure doctors orders are carried out; in case of emergency ensure prompt action is taken
- Medical management – admin/safekeeping of medication; chartering of doses
- Ensure record keeping meets all legal, professional and ethical requirements
- Infection control – infection / cross control measures; conform to infection control precautions
- Administration – control ward / unit admin; maintenance of equipment
- Stock control – ensure enough linen in stock, and repair / condemn damaged/worn linen
- Ensure equipment is in good condition and routinely inspected
- Ward hygiene – ensure workers are aware of their cleaning duties; regular inspections; liaise with maintenance dept
- Report defects and breakages and submit orders correctly
- Check pharmacy receipts and ensure drugs are kept safeguarded
- Risk management, H&S – ensure infection control are adhered to; manage care of residents belongings; ensure resident identification; admin of drugs / medicines; assigning ward duties
- Submitting statements regarding accidents or incidents
- Ensure staff are familiar with disaster drill and fire practice
Salary: R22 555.00 per month
To apply email detailed CV and supporting documentation through to If you have not received a response within 7 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful
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