Staff Nurse

Frederic Place Home for The Aged; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Frederic Place Home for The Aged seeks a dedicated Staff Nurse to provide essential care to elderly residents. This full-time position requires strong nursing skills, excellent communication, and a deep compassion for the aged. The successful candidate will work on-site in a supportive team environment, ensuring the health and happiness of those in their care.

Qualifications

• Nursing skills including patient assessment, medication administration, and wound care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of geriatric care and compassion for the elderly.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to elderly residents.
• Administer medications and monitor vital signs.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure residents' well-being.

Skills

Nursing skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Knowledge of geriatric care

Compassion for the elderly

Education

Nursing Qualification

Current Registration with SANC

Job description

Company Description

Frederic Place Home for The Aged, founded in 1978, is a non-profit residential facility in Johannesburg dedicated to providing care for elderly and destitute individuals. The organization is registered as a Public Benefit Organization (PBO) with tax exemption and aligns its services with the Older Persons Act of 2006. Frederic Place offers a haven for the aged and destitute by providing essential residential care services.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site Staff Nurse role located in the Johannesburg Metropolitan Area at Frederic Place Home for The Aged. The Staff Nurse will be responsible for providing nursing care to elderly residents, administering medications, monitoring vital signs, collaborating with healthcare professionals, and ensuring the well-being of residents.

Qualifications

• Nursing skills including patient assessment, medication administration, and wound care
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a team and collaborate with healthcare professionals
• Knowledge of geriatric care and compassion for the elderly
• Current Registration with SANC
• Experience in a long-term care or geriatric setting is a plus
• Nursing Qualification Essential