Registered Nurse - Night at Faircape Group

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical Tasks:

• Develop and implement individualized care plans for each resident.
• Conduct regular reviews and updates of care plans to reflect residents' evolving health conditions.
• Ensure care plans align with both medical and personal needs of residents.
• Monitor staff compliance with care plans and established protocols.
• Conduct high-risk assessments and accurately document essential information.
• Uphold best practice methods and principles in all clinical tasks performed within the facility.
• Ensure the safe and proper administration of medication by self and nursing staff, adhering to established medication management procedures.
• Ensure medication is appropriately stored, and blister packs are managed according to procedures.
• When required implement and maintain infection control protocols
• Manage the stock including the need to amend par levels or restock items in the supply cupboard.

Emergency and Incident Management:

• Follow established policies in the event of emergencies, including calling Emergency Services as needed for the Healthcare Facility or Village.
• Act according to patients' living wills or advanced directives during emergencies or resuscitation efforts.
• Ensure the multidisciplinary team (MDT) and families are promptly informed of any incidents or resident deaths.

Requirements:

Qualifications:

• SANC registered as a Registered Nurse.
• Up-to-date Basic Life Support certification is advantageous.

Experience and Knowledge:

• Proven experience as a Registered Nurse 
• Experience in a similar leadership position is advantageous.
• Knowledge of Dementia care, Frail care, and Palliative care is advantageous.
• Proficiency in organizing and delivering training sessions for staff development.
• Experience in scheduling and managing staff shifts.