Permanent Relief Medical Sister

SUMMARY:
Are you a qualified Sister readily available to stand in for other Sisters who cannot attend their shift?
 
Our client in Pinelands, Cape Town has a requirement where this role will be a permanent relief sister caring for the elderly.
Duties will involve overseeing/maintaining the care of all residents ensuring the highest possible standard of care through direct nursing and effective supervision of the qualified nursing team.
 
This is a permanent relief position with day shifts, Monday to Friday. There may be occasions when night shifts are required.

POSITION INFO:
REQUIREMENTS

• Valid SANC qualification/certificate
• Covid-19 Vaccination ESSENTIAL
• 5 years post-qualification experience working in hospitals or aged care facility
• Experience overseeing a healthcare team
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Manage pressure and conflicting demands, and prioritise tasks
• Good compassion and highly professional relationship building with residents
• Genuine interest in working with residents living with Dementia, Alzheimer’s, and Parkinson’s Disease

• Manage and co-ordinate the day-to-day activities of the nursing and caring team
• Provide guidance, advice, information, and effective decision-making to the team
• Take responsibility for residents' care, as designated by the Sister in his/her absence
• Report any ill health amongst residents and make requests for GP/Professional visits where necessary
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care and seek medical or other interventions as required
• Ensure collection of any specimens that have to be sent to the surgery/hospital
• Carry out all nursing procedures efficiently and effectively
• Administer prescribed medicines and maintain the appropriate records in line with the Company’s policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Practice maximum integrity in all dealings with residents’ affairs, and avoid abuse of the privileged relationship with residents
• Maintain accurate records and ensure each resident receives individualized care
• Monitor, update and audit Resident Care Plans on an ongoing basis in line with the Company’s policies and procedures
• Ensure the qualified nursing and caring team embraces the fundamental principles of good care practice
• Develop and maintain appropriate data collection for audit effectiveness