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 Senior Leader or 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.