The role delivers specified nursing services to the estate residents. The position observes & reports on residents' general health and conducts basic nursing procedures (e.g. measuring blood pressure).The role is responsible for identifying & reporting residents of concern & completing nursing assessments. The position works independently & the employee is responsible for their own efficient time management.Key Performance AreasTakes an accurate patient historyConducts a physical assessment on resident admission to care centre.Conducts special observations (e.g. blood pressure, physical checks after a fall).Assesses the acuity level of the patientRecords incidents thoroughly and accurately.Monitors resident PIMonitors resident glucose levelsTests urineChecks and records resident skin integrity daily.Perform mouth and pressure care as necessary.Attend to resident catheter controlPerform resident eye care as neededChanges wound dressings according to proper procedureDemonstrate basic cardio-pulmonary resuscitationAdministers intramuscular, intravenous, subcutaneous medicationAdministers medication (oral, inhalation, ear and eye)Administers oxygen and nebulisationsAccurately prepares blister pack and other medication orders (for ordering via admin).Checks and records accuracy of medication received against the prescriptions.Monitors, records and replaces the medical stock of the emergency (day and night) cupboard.Manages access to the drug cupboard.Issues medication and records medication stock (analgesic and scheduled).Charges procedures and stock accurately.Checks and notes the oxygen cylinder levels. Informs NSM if it is running low.Staff ManagementEnsure that proper back and pressure care is performedMonitor completion of Bowel action report and fluid balance chartEnsure resident is fed according to procedure and intake is documented.Check and sign off half-hourly night duty round completed by caregiver.Complete attendance register as shift starts and correlate with the duty roster.Complete staff delegation allocation for following day and check staff complement.AdministerHandover of Keys, Alarm Watch, emergency phone on shift changeConducts in-service training for care staffResident Management and CareRecord and Monitor transfer and Discharge of PatientComplete admission and discharge death register as movement happensCheck and Complete Residents valuables check form on shift handoverComplete referral form for hospital accurately and thoroughlyCheck Denture and Hearing Aid list DailyComplete Nursing Care Plan upon admissionEnsure Resident Information card is accurately and fully completed upon admission and that it is kept up to dateComplete and Maintain allergy form.Be aware and communicate residents diet requirement and changes to relevant partiesMaintain List of resident Medical Aid Status and be aware of statusEnsure that Residents complete the outing book/listEnsure that the residents' families and visitors are orientated correctlyEnsure that the Doctors needs are metRequirementsRegistration with SANC (South African Nursing Council) as a Registered Nurse. (Updated SANC registration)Experience: Any long term care (i.e. geriatric care)Monday-Friday 08h00-17h00Own transport
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