Registered Nurse - Somerset West at Faircape Group

Key Responsibilities:

Care & Medication:

• Conduct dynamic nursing assessments, regularly updating care plans to reflect changes in residents' conditions.
• Perform High-Risk Assessments to ensure a safe, risk-free environment.
• Actively participate in Monthly Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) meetings, ready to discuss resident progress.
• Manage Sub-Acute Patients with comprehensive care plans and daily progress tracking.
• Communicate incidents or condition changes quickly to doctors and families.
• Ensure precise medication management, including verifying prescriptions and proper documentation.
• Administer medications accurately, documenting all actions, including any omissions.
• Monitor and control Schedule 5 & 6 medications, ensuring compliance and safe storage.
• Keep the Emergency Trolley fully stocked and ready at all times.
• Oversee High-Risk Medication and IV Medication reconstitution.
• Maintain seamless communication between shifts for consistent, high-quality care.
• Oversee daily documents and reports 
• Monitor and manage ward stock and scheduled medications efficiently.
• Conduct regular rounds to ensure a safe environment and resident well-being.

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
• Knowledge of Subacute patients, Dementia care, Frail care, and Palliative care is advantageous.

Skills and Attributes:

• Clinical Expertise: Strong clinical skills and experience in nursing practice, including assessments, treatments, and patient care.
• Excellent communication skills to interact 
• Problem-Solving: Capability to make critical decisions, solve complex problems, and handle emergency situations calmly and efficiently.
• Adaptability: Flexibility to handle changing circumstances and adapt quickly to new protocols or procedures.
• Team Collaboration: Foster a collaborative environment, working closely with other healthcare professionals to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
• Ability to effectively manage a nursing unit's daily operations.
• Time Management: Efficiently manage time and resources during shifts to prioritise patient care and operational tasks.