Provide holistic and quality nursing care to residents on a daily basis.
Role and Responsibilities
- Clinical Care
- Accurate nursing documentation based on observation & assessment of the resident daily.
- Nursing care plan completion and implementation as per assessment needs of the resident.
- Implement planned coordinated care by MDT.
- Detailed assessment and treatment of ailments once reported, and referral thereafter as required.
- Administration of medication.
- Ensure instructions/orders given in doctor's rounds are implemented and documented.
- Adhere to all nursing and general policies and procedures as per organisation and nursing department.
- Ensure medical equipment is accounted for and in working order.
- Utilise clinical judgement to refer and treat acutely ill/emergency residents.
- Liaise and inform families when residents are unwell, non-compliant, or of any significant concerns.
- Facilitate admission to hospital as required.
- Supervise junior staff and assess residents regularly for possible clinical risks.
- Accurate recordkeeping and documentation of risks, including photos.
- Ensure residents and communal areas are hygienic and safe.
- Ensure infection control procedures are utilised at all times, including PPE use.
- Staff Supervision / Teamwork
- Accurate delegation of staff according to scope of practice.
- Orientation of new staff.
- Report and handle complaints from residents, staff, and family.
- Ensure junior staff adhere to documentation and care policies.
- Facilitate cohesive teamwork that provides quality care.
- Performance management of junior staff as required.
- Handle and resolve complaints.
- Administration and Financial Efficiency
- Check all ward stock and medical equipment.
- Ensure no expired stock in ward.
- Log and report all central facilities requests (e.g., maintenance, transport) as per policy.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
- Diploma in Nursing.
- Registered with SANC.
- 3 years' nursing experience.
Preferred Skills
- Organized, respectful, professional, flexible, willing to learn.
- Ability to mentor and train junior staff.
- Compassion and humility.
- Reliable, conflict management skills.
Application
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