Our client is seeking an Enrolled Nurse to be based in the Helderberg area for an old age home – frail care
Behavioural Competency
• Capable of recognising the need for action, considering possible risks and taking responsibility for results
• Capable of making decisions timeously and taking responsibility for the consequences
• Capacity to plan, organise and control own work environment by setting appropriate priorities and achieving set objectives within a given time frame
• The capacity to identify and respond to the needs of the patient
• The capacity to improve systems and processes to facilitate continuous improvement
• Capacity to instil an ethic of quality and consistency in self
• Capacity to establish constructive and effective relationships
• Capacity to clearly present information, either written or verbal
• Capacity to perform a technical function to required standards
Duties include the following, but not limited to
• Orientation of new residents, health assessments on admission and monthly
• Formulation of nursing care plan for each resident for approval by Professional Nurse
• Daily involvement with all aspects of nursing care
• Evaluation of resident’s response to nursing care plan
• Recording of observations, treatment, care given and resident’s response
• Receipt and implementation of doctor’s orders
• Ensure that basic needs and activities of daily living are met
• Report any change in health status to Professional Nurse and/or doctor
• Check all equipment regularly
• Any other duties allocated by the Manager/Professional Nurse
Requirements:
• A relevant nursing qualification
• Registration with SANC
• Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience with the elderly
• Excellent English and Afrikaans communication skills
• Committed to clinical excellence
• Able and willing to learn new procedures and technique
• Effective patient care
• Must be prepared to work shifts – 7 – 7 shifts.
Salary: R20 000, pension, medical aid
Please do not apply if the salary is not in line with your requirement.
If you don’t hear from us within 3 weeks of your application, please consider your application unsuccessful.
