Faircape Health, a division of the Faircape Group, owns and manages six luxury lifestyle villages with state-of-the-art and technologically advanced Healthcare Centres at each village. We are seeking an experienced Temporary Senior Enrolled Nurse to provide high-quality care at our facility in Somerset West, Heritage Manor.The Senior Staff Nurse, is an Enrolled Nurse who executes and performs the delegated duties of a Registered Nurse and has the experience and skills to confidently lead a shift, when required or when the Shift Leader is, on occasion, not on duty. If you would like to work for a dynamic and reputable retirement group and have a passion for care then this is the job for you. To ensure high-quality patient care, we also invest in the continuous development of our staff, which includes both internal and external training. Duties include but is not limited to the following: HANDOVERAttend handover according to ISBAR procedure with shift leader on opposite shiftADMINISTRATION AND REPORTINGEnsure all reporting is up to date for handover and all information checked when receiving handoverShift Admin - Perform a physical walk around the unit to see every resident at the start of the shiftDocumentation and Healthware - Checking emails, sending dietary communication, logging incidents, completing comprehensive Nursing Documentation, ensure Dr's appointments are met, following up on all laboratory testsPolicies/Procedures & Competencies - Ensure all new policies/procedures are read, competencies completed and procedures followedMEDICATION Administer medication under the direct or indirect supervision of an RNEnsure all medication being administered has a valid prescriptionEnsure all medications are mixed/reconstituted according to the manufacturer's instructionsEnsure that the expiry date is checked on all medication before administrationManage any script changes and ensure the correct changes are communicated on the Blisterpack documentation to the pharmacyStore medication at the correct temperature as per manufacturer's instructionsManage the correct discarding of medication according to the medication management procedureMDT AND INTERACTION WITH PROFESSIONALSAttend MDT Meetings on your shift when required to do soAssist Shift Leader with the follow-up and implementation of all orders and instructions deriving from the MDTRESIDENT ADMISSIONS AND DISCHARGESAssist with the admissions procedure into the facilityPlan for and arrange appointments with doctors when needed and keeping family informed of nursing concerns and careAssist with the discharge process from the nursing side with family and residents and ensure discharge plan is in place where necessaryRISK MANAGEMENT:Maintain effective infection control practices.Assist to maintain a safe and risk free environment in the Healthcare FacilityStay well educated regarding Health and Safety issuesTRAININGParticipate in identifying training needs and adding them to the active training plan as well as assisting to manage the completion of the training with the nursing team.Assist in ensuring that all training is recordedSTOCK MANAGEMENTAssist to ensure nursing staff charge for any stock used, to enable timeous billing to a patient account.Participate in the rotated schedule, to ensure all have an opportunity to check the emergency trolleyCLINICAL TASKSEnsure all tasks are completed and charted in HealthwareAssist to ensure communication has been sent for all new admissions, special diets , allergies or any changes in diets, when requiredAssist RN in performing the Physical Assessment and High Risk Assessments on all admission, including weighing the patientAssist RN in keeping care plans updatedEscalate any concerns regarding quality of care issues noted to the Senior Shift LeaderEMERGENCY AND INCIDENT MANAGEMENTEnsure procedure followed in the case of an emergency and/or death.Ensure professional liaison with family of residents who have passed away, when required in the absence of the Shift Leader/ Senior Shift Leader.Requirements: Qualifications: SANC registered as an Enrolled Nurse.Experience and Knowledge: Proven experience within a leadership role advantageousExperience in a similar leadership position is advantageous.Experience in Medical/Surgical, Orthopaedic, palliative, Dementia, Frail care, phlebotomy and caring for residents on IV therapyKnowledge of Dementia care, Frail care, and Palliative care is advantageous.Skills and Attributes: Excellent multitasking skills.Strong interpersonal skills.Dependability.Proactive.Professional communication.Leadership skills.Sound decision-making.Good organizational skills.Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.Computer literate.Excellent verbal and written communication.Specific Requirements: Clear health record.Clear criminal record.Clear credit record.Contactable references.Working Hours: Normal working days are Monday to Sunday.You will be required to work 16.25 shifts per month.You will be required to work Day or Night shift. Night shifts are from 19h00 to 07h00 or Day Shift 07h00 to 19h00Benefits: Salary on offer from R 25,000.00 Cost to Company per month, dependent on qualifications, experience, and market-related factors.To apply or learn more about Faircape and the position, you can visit their website at https://faircape.co.za/. Please note that if you do not hear from Faircape Health within two weeks, your application should be considered unsuccessful.
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