Registered Nurse - Frail Care

Dymaxa Recruitment; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A Non-Profit Organization for the aged in Gqeberha is seeking a Registered Nurse to manage wards and ensure high-quality nursing care for residents. The role requires a Diploma in Nursing, SANC registration, and at least 10 years of experience in geriatric care. The successful candidate will lead a healthcare team, assist caregivers, and maintain resident wellbeing. Competitive market-related salary offered.

Qualifications

• Matric qualification required.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in geriatric care.
• Registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) is essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage wards under supervision.
• Monitor residents’ health and treatment.
• Assist and supervise caregivers delivering clinical care.

Skills

Geriatric Nursing

Dementia care

Communication skills

Medication management

Education

Diploma in Nursing

Certificate in Geriatric Nursing

Job description

Our client, a Non‑Profit Organization for the aged, is seeking a (Registered Nurse – frail care) for their facility, based in Port Elizabeth Central. The Registered Nurse is a member of the Health Care team and is responsible to plan and manage the wards under the direction and supervision of the Facility Manager / Sister Superior. You will be required to deliver competent, quality nursing care and adhere to the rules and regulations of the South African Nursing Council.

Key Performance Areas

• Ensure a current plan of care for each resident according to the current resident needs and documented Policies & Procedures, as well as the updating thereof as the needs of the resident changes.
• Report changes in resident’s care to the Nursing Services Manager, as well as documenting in the resident’s file.
• Ongoing resident assessment, care plan and core evaluation.
• Manage, order, check and supervise safe medication administration.
• Ensure strict control of Schedule 5, 6 and 7 drugs.
• Ensure the physical, social, and physiological well‑being of residents which includes the regular monitoring of their health and treatment.
• Perform the required nursing procedures which fall within the scope of a Professional Nurse / Registered Nurse.
• Assist residents with their physical and mental health.
• Ensure that there is strict control and documentation is recorded and kept in the event of accidents, incidents, and injuries on duty.
• Ensure that the hygiene of the resident is maintained at highest level.
• Manage, support, assist and supervise that allocated caregivers deliver the highest standard of care, on a shift‑to‑shift basis.
• Assist staff with training and furthering their knowledge within their chosen field.
• Assist and supervise caregivers with delivery of resident’s clinical care needs.
• Maintain effective communication with all team leaders.
• Monitors resident’s daily menu requirements to ensure dietary needs and preferences are communicated directly to the catering staff.
• Participate in continuing professional development and compulsory education.
• Promote independence and mobility of residents.
• Counsel and advise residents and family.
• Perform any other tasks as reasonably requested.

Qualifications

• Matric
• Diploma in Nursing
• Registration with SANC
• Proof of professional indemnity
• Certificate in Geriatric Nursing
• Dementia experience essential
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in geriatric

Salary : Market Related

If you don’t hear from us within 3 weeks of your application, please consider your application unsuccessful.