Registered Nurse [Geregestreerde Verpleegster]

Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

Position: Registered Nurse (trauma unit experience beneficial)

Salary: ZAR 133.00 per hour, depending on experience. Approximately 150 work hours per month, i.e., R20,000.00 p/m). 

OVERVIEW

Join our client’s team, which is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for older people through exceptional care and support.

Our client, located in Pretoria, is seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Nurse to join their team. The successful candidate should ideally have a background in trauma unit nursing, expertise in managing Dementia-related conditions, and a commitment to providing exceptional care to older adults. This role involves a blend of clinical responsibilities, administrative tasks, and active participation in patient advocacy.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinical Care:

• Patient Management:
  • Assess and monitor residents’ health, including those with Dementia-related illnesses.
  • Implement and oversee prescribed treatment and care plans.
  • Monitor vital signs, medication reactions, and overall patient well-being.
  • Provide teaching and counselling to prevent disease and promote health.
  • Facilitate personal hygiene, nutrition, and comfort for residents.
  • Ensure preventive measures to avoid pressure ulcers and maintain fluid and electrolyte balance.
  • Supervise and support the care of dying residents and execute last rights as needed.

Administrative Duties

• Communication & Documentation
  • Answer telephonic inquiries and manage communication regarding resident well-being.
  • Respond to emails and handle resident care documentation, including hospital transfers.
  • Maintain and file all necessary records and complete monthly statistics and inventory surveys.
  • Provide input on protocol, policy, and procedure documentation to the Manager.
  • Handle the electronic gate control and assist in marketing the facility to visitors.

• Coordination & Supervision
  • Collaborate with the Matron on health care regimens and medication orders.
  • Ensure effective communication with the Manager regarding resident concerns and emergencies.
  • Supervise and delegate tasks to nursing team members within the scope of practice.
  • Participate in in-service training and provide input on staff schedules.

REQUIREMENTS

• Qualifications
  • Registered Nurse with valid SANC registration.
  • Experience in trauma unit care and expertise in managing Dementia-related illnesses.

• Skills & Attributes
  • Fluency and ability to read and write in Afrikaans and English are essential.
  • Excellent observation and assessment abilities.
  • Proficient in computer use and documentation.
  • Loyal, hardworking, and able to work collaboratively with caregivers.
  • Ability to prioritise tasks, manage time efficiently, and demonstrate leadership.

BENEFITS

• Meals: Three meals per day provided.
• Support: Daily in-service training and collaborative environment with experienced staff.

HOW TO APPLY

If you are a qualified and passionate nurse looking to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.

• You can apply by uploading your CV directly here onto our portal; or
• Please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and suitability for the role to careers@rightanglehr.co.za, with the subject line “Registered Nurse Application”, or
• You can send your CV via WhatsApp to 064 652 8998 with a Voice Note introducing yourself and giving us a 60-second summary of your experience.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

27 September 2024. If you do not hear from us within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.