Duties include but is not limited to the following:

• HANDOVER  
  • Attend handover according to ISBAR procedure with shift leader on opposite shift

• ADMINISTRATION AND REPORTING  
  • Ensure all reporting is up to date for handover and all information checked when receiving handover
  • Shift Admin – Perform a physical walk around the unit to see every resident at the start of the shift
  • Documentation and Healthware – Checking emails, sending dietary communication, logging incidents, completing comprehensive Nursing Documentation, ensure Dr’s appointments are met, following up on all laboratory tests
  • Policies/Procedures & Competencies – Ensure all new policies/procedures are read, competencies completed and procedures followed

• MEDICATION
  • Administer medication under the direct or indirect supervision of an RN
  • Ensure all medication being administered has a valid prescription
  • Ensure all medications are mixed/reconstituted according to the manufacturer’s instructions
  • Ensure that the expiry date is checked on all medication before administration
  • Manage any script changes and ensure the correct changes are communicated on the Blisterpack documentation to the pharmacy
  • Store medication at the correct temperature as per manufacturer’s instructions
  • Manage the correct discarding of medication according to the medication management procedure

• MDT AND INTERACTION WITH PROFESSIONALS 
  • Attend MDT Meetings on your shift when required to do so
  • Assist Shift Leader with the follow-up and implementation of all orders and instructions deriving from the MDT

• RESIDENT ADMISSIONS AND DISCHARGES
  • Assist with the admissions procedure into the facility
  • Plan for and arrange appointments with doctors when needed and keeping family informed of nursing concerns and care
  • Assist with the discharge process from the nursing side with family and residents and ensure discharge plan is in place where necessary

• RISK MANAGEMENT:
  • Maintain effective infection control practices.
  • Assist to maintain a safe and risk free environment in the Healthcare Facility
  • Stay  well educated regarding Health and Safety issues

• TRAINING
  • Participate 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 recorded

• STOCK MANAGEMENT 
  • Assist 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 trolley

• CLINICAL TASKS
  • Ensure all tasks are completed and charted in Healthware
  • Assist to ensure communication has been sent for all new admissions, special diets , allergies or any changes in diets, when required
  • Assist RN in performing the Physical Assessment and High Risk Assessments on all admission, including weighing the patient
  • Assist RN in keeping  care plans updated
  • Escalate any concerns regarding quality of care issues noted to the Senior Shift Leader

• EMERGENCY AND INCIDENT MANAGEMENT
  • Ensure 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 advantageous 
• Experience in a similar leadership position is advantageous.
• Experience in Medical/Surgical, Orthopaedic, palliative, Dementia, Frail care, phlebotomy and caring for residents on IV therapy
• 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.