SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:
Are you a compassionate and dedicated person looking to make a meaningful impact in the world of mental health? Look no further.
We are looking for an Enrolled Nurse who will be based at our facility in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) reporting to the Unit Manager.
Do you care about the wellbeing of people and like to support and motivate people?
You will work in an environment where you will be expected to:
- Assess, observe, monitor and provide information about patient health and behavior to the rest of the Interdisciplinary Team
- Provide a safe and supportive physical and psychological environment
- To participate in the promotion and maintenance of effective communication of patient affairs such as critical results, handover, concerns during inter-disciplinary rounds
- Educate patients around important aspects with regards to prescribed medication
- Facilitate patient compliance with regards to therapy activities and the daily schedule
- Deliver safe, quality nursing care according to the scope of practice
- Show awareness of the Mental Health Care Act no 17 of 2002
You will form part of a nursing team that work together with Psychiatrists, Psychologists and other clinicians to combine their efforts efficiently and effectively, and in so doing so achieve consistently good outcomes for patients placed in our care.
REQUIREMENTS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS/TRAINING
- Registered Enrolled Nurse certificate
- Registered with SANC
- 2 years or more experience in a Mental Health environment would be advantageous
KEY COMPETENCIES
- Clinical Knowledge
- Emotional Resilience & Self-Care
- Cultural Sensitivity & Diversity Awareness
- Collaborative Care
- Therapeutic Communication
- Critical thinking & Problem-solving
- Humility
Should you not receive a response from us within 2 weeks please consider your application unsuccessful.
