PROFESSIONAL NURSE X1 - BALLITO BEHAVIOURAL CENTRE - PSYCHIATRIC WARD

Joint Medical Holdings; Ballito; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider located in KwaZulu-Natal is seeking a Registered Nurse to deliver age-appropriate patient care in a psychiatric ward. The ideal candidate will have a diploma in nursing, be registered with SANC, and possess strong interpersonal and communication skills. This role requires compassion, decision-making abilities, and at least two years of relevant experience. The position includes organizing therapy sessions and leading a nursing team in providing high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with SANC as a Registered Nurse with valid APC.
• Two or more years experience as a Professional Nurse in a Psychiatric Ward.
• Computer literate in MS Word & Excel.

Responsibilities

• Provide age-appropriate patient care according to SANC standards.
• Administer patients' medications and treatments and monitor results.
• Organize group therapy sessions for mental recovery.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Decision-making skills

Empathy

Education

Diploma/degree in Nursing science or related field

Matric

Job description

PURPOSE OF POSITION

To Provide age-appropriate patient care according to the nursing scope of practice as defined by the South African Nursing Council (SANC).

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Practice within your scope of practice as a Registered Nurse.
• Caring for patients with acute conditions - building relationships and responding to their physical and emotional needs, while delivering effective care.
• Administering patients' medications and treatments - and monitoring results.
• Dealing with the specific symptoms of mental illness, de‑escalating stressful situations, and helping patients overcome challenges.
• Interacting with patients' families and other care staff - offering advice and information on patients' conditions.
• Preparing and maintaining patients records, producing care plans and risk assessments.
• Organizing group therapy sessions, including social and artistic events, aimed at promoting patients' mental recovery.
• Lead and supervise the team.
• Attend to patients complaints.
• Provide safe, quality patient care within the ward/unit.
• Comply with SANC and stakeholder legislation.

COMPETENCIES (The following will be advantageous)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

(Educational Qualifications & Experience)

• Matric is essential.
• Diploma/degree in Nursing science/ related to.
• Must be Psych trained.
• Must be registered with SANC as a Registered Nurse with valid APC.
• Must have two or more years of experience as a Professional Nurse in a Psychiatric Ward.
• Computer literate MS Word & Excel.
• Must be prepared to do shift-work (Night shift / Day Shift).

SKILLS

(Practical & Technical)

• Good interpersonal skills with doctors, patients and colleagues are essential.
• Excellent communication and listening skills
• good organisation and time management skills
• decision-making and problem-solving skills
• compassion and the ability to empathise with patients
• an interest in patient health.

BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES

(Personality Characteristics)

• Professionalism and initiative.
• Well-spoken and respectful.
• Adhere to all company rules and policies.

JMH VALUES (Commitment)

• We respect the dignity of an individual.
• We are committed to giving our doctors top quality service.
• We are committed to building an atmosphere of trust, and to train and develop our staff to their fullest potential.
• We are committed to providing our shareholders with a fair rate of return on their investment.
• We will act in a responsible manner towards our physical and social environment.