Registered Nurse - Fixed-Term Maternity Cover (Sub-Acute)

Faircape Health; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Part time

Job summary

Faircape Health Tokai Estate is seeking an experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our team on a fixed-term maternity cover contract at Tokai Estate, Southern Suburbs of Cape Town. You will report to the Senior Shift Leader and deliver high-quality nursing care, supported by a multidisciplinary team to maintain our standards of patient care.

The role requires clinical confidence, adaptability and a patient-centred approach, with responsibilities spanning care planning, medication

Qualifications

• SANC registered as a Registered Nurse.
• Up-to-date Basic Life Support certification is advantageous.
• Proven experience as a Registered Nurse in a healthcare environment.
• Experience in Sub-Acute Care, Rehabilitation or Long-Term Care is advantageous.
• Knowledge of Dementia care, Frail care and Palliative care is advantageous.
• Sound knowledge of nursing procedures, medication administration and infection control.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement individualised care plans for each patient.
• Conduct regular reviews and updates of care plans to reflect patients' evolving health conditions.
• Ensure care plans align with medical and personal needs of patients.
• Provide hands-on nursing care, including patient assessments, treatments and ongoing monitoring.
• Conduct high-risk assessments and accurately document essential information.
• Uphold best practice methods and principles in all clinical tasks performed within the facility.
• Ensure the safe and proper administration of medication, adhering to established medication management procedures.
• Ensure medication is appropriately stored and managed according to procedures.
• Implement and maintain infection control protocols.
• Monitor patients' conditions and promptly report any changes or concerns to the Senior Shift Leader and relevant healthcare professionals.
• Maintain accurate nursing records, patient documentation and shift handovers.
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to support patient rehabilitation and recovery.
• Assist with stock management and ensure necessary nursing supplies are available.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Patient care

Infection control

Communication

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

SANC registered as a Registered Nurse

Job description

Faircape Health Tokai Estate is seeking an experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our team on a fixed-term maternity cover contract at Tokai Estate, Southern Suburbs of Cape Town. You will report to the Senior Shift Leader and deliver high-quality nursing care, supported by a multidisciplinary team to maintain our standards of patient care.

The role requires clinical confidence, adaptability and a patient-centred approach, with responsibilities spanning care planning, medication