Professional Nurse (Home Visits) at MHR

Requirements    

• A valid driving licence and a reliable vehicle.
• Degree / Diploma leading to qualification as a Professional or General Nurse.
• Post Graduate Certificate / Diploma in Emergency Nursing and/or Community Health Nursing - will be advantageous.
• Basic Life Support certificate.
• Valid SANC licence for 2024.
• 3 years experience in a hospital setting (post-licensing at SANC).
• 1 year in a home care nursing environment, experience in emergency care and experience in the care of medical patients will be advantageous.
• A good understanding and application of the nursing scope of practice.
• Sound knowledge of the scientific nursing process, nursing record-keeping, nursing procedures, pharmacology, patient health education and counselling, and Infection prevention and control (IPC) principles and protocols.
• Develop/modify a nursing care plan skills.
• Risk Management skills.
• Patient assessment skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook) and the ability to work on mobile applications.
• Excellent communications skills (verbal and written).

Key Outputs    

• Your responsibilities include patient onboarding, crafting personalised care plans, and collaborating with allied healthcare professionals, delivering quality nursing care in collaboration with a multi-professional team.
• As part of a nursing team, you will play a crucial role in leveraging wearable medical devices for real-time patient monitoring, ensuring seamless care through a 24-hour Care Collaboration Centre. Utilising cutting-edge technology, you'll support patients choosing home-based care over traditional hospital settings.
• Identify, prevent and manage risks to ensure patient safety.
• Facilitate a positive patient experience by creating a conducive care environment.
• Provide accurate and comprehensive records of all care interventions.
• Ensure personal growth through continuous professional development.
• Ensure that equipment is maintained and all utilised items are accurately charted.