Enrolled Nurse (Geriatric Care)

University of Fort Hare; Somerset West; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retirement village in Somerset West requires an Enrolled Nurse to deliver effective healthcare to residents. The position calls for registered nurses with a sound judgement, initiative, and the ability to manage conflicts. Experience in geriatric care is a plus, and you will be responsible for guiding team members while ensuring a safe environment for all residents.

Qualifications

• Current registration with SANC required.
• Previous Geriatric experience advantageous.
• Able to act independently and implement improvements.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective and caring healthcare to residents.
• Supervise and guide care personnel.
• Ensure a safe, homely, and secure environment.

Skills

Sound judgement

Initiative

Conflict Management

Education

Certificate as an Enrolled Nurse

Job description

Somerset West, my client, an established retirement village, has a vacancy for an Enrolled Nurse to provide effective and caring healthcare to their residents in their frail care units.

Requirements:

• Certificate as an Enrolled Nurse
• Current registration with SANC
• Nursing care, previous Geriatric experience advantageous

Competencies:

• Sound judgement and initiative
• Able to act independently and implement improvements
• Liaise between resident’s family, multidisciplinary team and management
• Give direct supervision and guidance to team members
• Conflict Management
• Recognize and co-ordinate the functions of healthcare

Key Results Areas:

• Caring and effective healthcare services to the residents
• Safe, homely and secure environment
• Controlled medication
• Guidance to care personnel
• General Administration

Hours:

• Standard nursing hours 7/7 shifts rotating between day and nightshift.