Description:
Our client in the Community Service and Frail care Industry based in Port Elizabeth is currently looking to employ a Staff Nurse.
An awesome career opportunity awaits!
Requirements:
Grade 12 Nursing Diploma. Registration with the South African Nursing Council as an Enrolled Nurse. 3 years general nursing experience. First Aid. Geriatric Care. Computer Literacy (MS Office).
Responsibilities:
Nursing Services:
Follow a nursing plan for the promotion of health, self-care and treatment of residents. Respond immediately to bells rung by residents who require attention. Collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary team members. Provides physical and psychological support to residents, friends, and families. Establishes a compassionate environment by ensuring that emotional and psychological support is provided to residents and their families. Assures quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards, measuring health outcomes against resident care goals and Foundation standards. Ensure that resident care services are documented by charting in resident and department records. Monitor residents closely and report on symptoms and changes in residents’ condition. Order medication as per doctors’ orders from pharmacy or via families as required. Conduct at least three medicine rounds per shift or as required. Ensure all medication are secured in cupboard and that access is limited. Conduct routine blood pressure, weight, temperature, HGT, insulin and morphine checks. Ensure it is properly recorded and action is taken with regards to any deviation from the norm. Assist/ arrange transfer of resident to and from hospital as needed. Assist with new resident admissions. Report all complaints referred by residents and doctors to the Registered Nurse. Maintains resident confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.Compliance:
Remain current on professional rules and regulations. Ensure compliance to all nursing protocols. Protects residents by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols; medication administration and storage procedures; and controlled substance regulations.Communication:
Attend nursing services team meetings to promote communication and information sharing. Liaising with residents’ families regarding their health status.General:
Ensures operation of equipment. Ensure that nursing supplies inventory are maintained by checking stock to determine inventory level. Responsible t...
09 Feb 2023;
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