Professional Nurse
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Job Location:
Modimolle - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Introduction:
Our client is a well-established facility based in Modimolle Limpopo focused on providing quality care to elderly residents. The unit specialises in the care and treatment of frail residents ensuring their wellbeing dignity and comfort at all times. This role requires a compassionate and professional individual who is committed to delivering high standards of care and maintaining strong communication with residents families and internal teams.
Job Purpose:
The role involves the care and treatment of frail elderly residents within the unit while promoting their health and wellbeing through education and the sharing of relevant information. The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring high-quality patient care at all times in line with healthcare standards and regulatory requirements.
Our client is a well-established facility based in Modimolle Limpopo focused on providing quality care to elderly residents. The unit specialises in the care and treatment of frail residents ensuring their wellbeing dignity and comfort at all times. This role requires a compassionate and professional individual who is committed to delivering high standards of care and maintaining strong communication with residents families and internal teams.
Job Purpose:
The role involves the care and treatment of frail elderly residents within the unit while promoting their health and wellbeing through education and the sharing of relevant information. The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring high-quality patient care at all times in line with healthcare standards and regulatory requirements.
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum education (essential):
Patient Care & Clinical Responsibilities
Minimum education (essential):
- Professional Nursing Qualification
- Registered and in good standing with the South African Nursing Council
- 25 years nursing experience (preferably in elderly care or similar environment)
- Patient care in a clinical or frail care environment
- Medication administration and monitoring
- Report writing and record keeping
- Staff supervision and coordination (Beneficial)
- Strong clinical and patient care skills
- Knowledge of healthcare regulations and nursing practices
- Ability to manage and supervise staff
- Good communication and reporting skills
- Proficient in Afrikaans and English
- Basic computer literacy
- Monday to Friday (07:00 16:00)
Patient Care & Clinical Responsibilities
- Administer medication and monitor residents according to prescriptions
- Oversee feeding hygiene and daily care of residents
- Conduct regular ward rounds and monitor resident conditions
- Provide wound care basic procedures and general nursing care
- Maintain accurate records of medication and treatments
- Complete incident reports and resident documentation
- Compile daily weekly and weekend reports
- Track statistics such as admissions discharges and incidents
- Allocate duties and supervise nursing and general staff
- Provide on-the-job training and support to staff
- Report staff-related issues (absence misconduct injuries)
- Ensure cleanliness and proper functioning within wards
- Liaise with doctors pharmacies families and internal departments
- Attend meetings and provide feedback to management
- Ensure proper handover between day and night staff
- Communicate incidents and updates to relevant stakeholders
- Ensure compliance with healthcare legislation and policies
- Maintain medical equipment in working condition
- Uphold a professional image and ethical conduct at all times
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
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