Occupational Health Nurse à Afrique du Sud

The role is responsible for optimising resident health and well-being by assisting with activities of daily living.

The acts and procedures included in the scope of this position, as part of the nursing regimen, are executed under the direct or indirect supervision of a registered nurse. Ensuring resident health through following procedures and upkeeping professional standards.

1. Takes an accurate patient history.
2. Conducts a physical assessment on resident admission to care centre.
3. Conducts special observations (e.g. blood pressure, physical checks after a fall).
4. Assesses the acuity level of the patient.
5. Records incidents thoroughly and accurately.
6. Monitors resident PI.
7. Monitors resident glucose levels.
8. Tests urine.
9. Checks and records resident skin integrity daily.
10. Performs mouth and pressure care as necessary.
11. Attends to resident catheter control.
12. Performs resident eye care as needed.
13. Changes wound dressings according to proper procedure.
14. Demonstrates basic cardio-pulmonary resuscitation.
15. Administers intramuscular, intravenous, subcutaneous medication.
16. Administers medication (oral, inhalation, ear and eye).
17. Administers oxygen and nebulisations.
18. Accurately prepares blister pack and other medication orders (for ordering via admin).
19. Checks and records accuracy of medication received against the prescriptions.
20. Monitors, records and replaces the medical stock of the emergency (day and night) cupboard.
21. Manages access to the drug cupboard.
22. Issues medication and records medication stock (analgesic and scheduled).
23. Charges procedures and stock accurately.
24. Checks and notes the oxygen cylinder levels.
25. Informs NSM if it is running low.

1. Ensures that proper back and pressure care is performed.
2. Monitors completion of Bowel action report and fluid balance chart.
3. Ensures resident is fed according to procedure and intake is documented.
4. Checks and signs off half-hourly night duty round completed by caregiver.
5. Completes attendance register as shift starts and correlates with the duty roster.
6. Completes staff delegation allocation for following day and checks staff complement.
7. Administers handover of Keys, Alarm Watch, emergency phone on shift change.
8. Conducts in-service training for care staff.
9. Records and monitors transfer and discharge of patients.
10. Completes admission and discharge death register as movement happens.
11. Checks and completes Residents valuables check form on shift handover.
12. Completes referral form for hospital accurately and thoroughly.
13. Checks Denture and Hearing Aid list daily.
14. Completes Nursing Care Plan upon admission.
15. Ensures Resident Information card is accurately and fully completed upon admission and that it is kept up to date.
16. Completes and maintains allergy form.
17. Be aware and communicate residents' diet requirements and changes to relevant parties.
18. Maintains a list of resident Medical Aid Status and is aware of status.
19. Ensures that Residents complete the outing book / list.
20. Ensures that the residents' families and visitors are orientated correctly.
21. Ensures that the Doctors' needs are met.

1. Registration with SANC (South African Nursing Council) as an Enrolled Nurse or a Registered Nurse.
2. Experience: Any long-term care (i.e.