Registered Nurse Shift Leader needed at Faircape Group

Job Description

• The services of an experienced, compassionate Registered Nurse – Shift Leader (Day Shift) is required to assist in our facility Bridgewater Manor in Somerset West. 
• The successful incumbent will be responsible for all nursing care on shift and ensuring patients have a comprehensive and accurate care plan. 
• This position is based within Somerset West in Cape Town and if you wish to become part of a dynamic, and collaborative environment with a Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) of primary and allied healthcare professionals, then this is the career opportunity for you. 
• Should you wish to make a difference everyday in our patients’ lives, then this is an opportunity not to be missed.

Duties Include:

Clinical Handover:

• Conduct morning handovers according to ISBAR procedure with the Shift Leader on the opposite shift.
• Ensure all reporting is up-to-date for handover and verify all information during handovers.

Medication:

• Manage medication administration to residents as per allocation.
• Monitor scheduled drugs.
• Conduct weekly drug checks.
• Ensure blister packaged medication is available, checked, and signed by 2 Registered Nurses.
• Manage adverse effects by contacting the doctor immediately for intervention and treatment orders.

Patient Nursing Care Plan:

• Assess patients’ health conditions, including vital signs, medical history, and symptoms.
• Develop and implement nursing care plans with the Nursing Service Manager and Multidisciplinary Team.
• Adjust care plans when required.

Clinical Tasks:

• Perform clinical functions within the scope of practice of a Registered Nurse, including wound care, pressure care, ostomy care, managing skin lesions, catheter care, and weighing patients.
• Conduct regular resident rounds to monitor care quality.
• Assess patients on specific areas of concern and adjust care plans as needed.
• Ensure doctor’s prescriptions and physio recommendations are implemented and included in care plans.
• Consult with the Senior Nursing Service Manager regarding clinical concerns or quality of care issues.

Risk Management:

• Maintain effective infection control practices.
• Emergency and Incident Management 
• Ensure all procedures are followed incase of an emergency or incident 

Requirements:

Qualifications:

• SANC registered as a Registered Nurse.
• Up-to-date Basic Life Support certification is advantageous.

Experience and Knowledge:

• Proven experience as a Shift Leader / Unit Manager 
• Experience in a similar leadership position is advantageous.
• Experience in a geriatric environment is advantageous.
• Knowledge 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.