Enrolled Nurse( Staff Nurse) With Psychiatric Experience

Summit Clinic; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Cape Town seeks a dedicated nurse to oversee mental healthcare users. Responsibilities include patient assessments, medication administration, and maintaining clinical records. Candidates should possess a nursing diploma and skills in patient care and communication. This full-time role requires in-person work and a commitment to quality healthcare delivery.

Qualifications

• Nursing diploma or degree required for clinical care roles.
• Experience in patient assessment and care plans.
• Proficient in medication administration and monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and supervise mental healthcare users.
• Conduct patient assessments and reviews care plans.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety policies.

Skills

Patient assessment and care

Medication administration

Communication skills

Human resource management

Quality assurance practices

Education

Nursing diploma or degree

Tools

Clinical records management systems

Medical equipment

Job description

Overall monitoring and supervision of voluntary mental healthcare usersCLINICAL SPECIALITIES – CONSULTATION AND TREATMENT

• Assessing and determining the status of the patient to evaluate the needs in order to assist in the drawing of care plans.
• Interpreting symptoms and administration of medication as prescribed.
• Providing the client with an explanation on treatment sequence.
• Care of patient and execution of the care plan.
• Promotion and maintenance of hygiene of a patient.
• Monitoring of vital signs.
• Promotion and maintenance of physical comfort, rest, sleep, exercise and reassurance of a patient.
• Communicating with immediate superior on specific cases for further referrals.
• Prepare patients for investigations requested by treating doctor are done.

e.g. laboratory tests, urinalysis, radiology and other therapeutic acts by a registered person.

• Doing ward rounds at least hourly.
• Patient supervision including accompanying patients to therapist walks etc.Indicators : In order to ensure patients` needs are identified, and personalised nursing care is made available to enable early detection, control and recovery from illnesses.

To ensure prevention / notification of health hazards.ADMINISTRATION

• Take responsibility for Human Resource Management by : Orientating new and sessional staff.Perform specific administrative sequences associated with updating of clinical records and registers.
• Keep accurate records of : Prescriptions and administration of medication.Education, support and advice given.Referrals.Medical supplies, equipment and scheduled medication.Nursing reports according to set standards and guidelines.History taking and assessments.Any orders given by treating doctor.Performs maintenance checks and reports to the unit manager.Indicators : In order to ensure administrative sequences dictating reporting requirements, record keeping and treatment procedures are complied with.

QUALITY ASSURANCE

Provide a quality Health Care Service, by :

• Keeping abreast with new clinical developments, e.g. attending scheduled training, reading journals, policies and procedures related to the job.
• Presenting training to peers and colleagues in your field of expertise.
• Check that every patient has a care plan designed to fit his needs.
• Assist with setting of goals, objectives and intervention for quality service delivery.
• Assist with setting of goals, objectives and interventions for quality service delivery.
• Assist with implementation and evaluation of goals.
• Check that all medical equipment is in working order and report defaults.
• Adhere to health and safety policies and procedures.Indicators : To ensure that a quality service is rendered to patients.G

UIDANCE, MENTORING AND CLINICAL SUPPORT

• Supports and guides enrolled nursing assistants, care workers and general workers with the application of specific health care techniques and approaches.Demonstrating and explaining procedural sequences related to testing, treatment, monitoring of vital signs, medical waste disposal and reporting any deviations to the professional nurse.In order to ensure personnel involved in health care are capacitated and capable of providing support to patients and professionals prior to, during and post treatment.Indicators : In order to ensure personnel involved in health care are capacitated and capable of providing support to patients and professionals prior to, during and post treatment.Continuous

ContinuousJob Type : Full-timeWork Location : In person