Registered Nurse

SUMMARY:
Are you a Registered Nurse with 5 years experience? 
 
A retirement village based in Cape Town requires a proactive and determined individual who will develop and grow their team in decision-making and how to look after their residents.
This role will require your positive attitude to work alongside Doctors, Nurses and Administrative staff – making sure everyone’s wellbeing is looked after.

POSITION INFO:
REQUIREMENTS

• Valid SANC qualification/certificate
• 5 years post qualification experience working in hospitals and aged care facility
• Experience overseeing a healthcare team highly advantageous
• Good compassion and highly professional relationship builder with residents
• Attend training where required
• Vaccination ESSENTIAL

• Ensure high standards of nursing care to meet the needs of the residents.
• Planning and initiating nursing regimes to be carried out by junior nurses and according to ward routine set out by Matron.
• Providing a safe environment by eliminating medico-legal hazards.
• Keeping herself and her subordinates up to date with advances in nursing care.
• Orientation of new personnel members.
• Effective administration of her department by:
  • Keeping record systems up to date.
  • Delegating duties in accordance with her subordinates’ scope of practice and capabilities.
  • Evaluating her subordinates continuously.
  • Motivating for changes in existing systems where necessary.
  • Effective communication maintaining good interpersonal relationships.
  • Ensuring that the families and medical personnel are constantly aware of the condition of the residents’ and their needs.
  • Demonstrating flexibility and willingness to accept change.
  • Managing conflict in an appropriate manner.
  • Counselling personnel and relatives and friends of residents.