Senior Enrolled Nurse at Faircape Group

Job Description

• The Senior Staff Nurse, is an Enrolled Nurse who executes and performs the delegated duties of a Registered Nurse and has the experience and skills to confidently lead a shift, when required or when the Shift Leader is, on occasion, not on duty.

Duties include but is not limited to the following:
HANDOVER  

• Attend handover according to ISBAR procedure with shift leader on opposite shift

ADMINISTRATION AND REPORTING  

• Ensure all reporting is up to date for handover and all information checked when receiving handover
• Shift Admin - Perform a physical walk around the unit to see every resident at the start of the shift
• Documentation and Healthware - Checking emails, sending dietary communication, logging incidents, completing comprehensive Nursing Documentation, ensure Dr’s appointments are met, following up on all laboratory tests
• Policies/Procedures & Competencies - Ensure all new policies/procedures are read, competencies completed and procedures followed

MEDICATION

• Administer medication under the direct or indirect supervision of an RN
• Ensure all medication being administered has a valid prescription
• Ensure all medications are mixed/reconstituted according to the manufacturer's instructions
• Ensure that the expiry date is checked on all medication before administration
• Manage any script changes and ensure the correct changes are communicated on the Blisterpack documentation to the pharmacy
• Store medication at the correct temperature as per manufacturer's instructions
• Manage the correct discarding of medication according to the medication management procedure

MDT AND INTERACTION WITH PROFESSIONALS 

• Attend MDT Meetings on your shift when required to do so
• Assist Shift Leader with the follow-up and implementation of all orders and instructions deriving from the MDT

RESIDENT ADMISSIONS AND DISCHARGES

• Assist with the admissions procedure into the facility
• Plan for and arrange appointments with doctors when needed and keeping family informed of nursing concerns and care
• Assist with the discharge process from the nursing side with family and residents and ensure discharge plan is in place where necessary

RISK MANAGEMENT:

• Maintain effective infection control practices.
• Assist to maintain a safe and risk free environment in the Healthcare Facility
• Stay  well educated regarding Health and Safety issues

TRAINING

• Participate in identifying training needs and adding them to the active training plan as well as assisting to manage the completion of the training with the nursing team.
• Assist in ensuring that all training is recorded

STOCK MANAGEMENT 

• Assist to ensure nursing staff charge for any stock used, to enable timeous billing to a patient account.
• Participate in  the rotated schedule, to ensure all have an opportunity to check the emergency trolley

CLINICAL TASKS

• Ensure all tasks are completed and charted in Healthware
• Assist to ensure communication has been sent for all new admissions, special diets , allergies or any changes in diets, when required
• Assist RN in performing the Physical Assessment and High Risk Assessments on all admission, including weighing the patient
• Assist RN in keeping  care plans updated
• Escalate any concerns regarding quality of care issues noted to the Senior Shift Leader

EMERGENCY AND INCIDENT MANAGEMENT

• Ensure procedure followed in the case of an emergency and/or death.
• Ensure professional liaison with family of residents who have passed away, when required in the absence of the Shift Leader/ Senior Shift Leader.

Requirements:

Qualifications:

• SANC registered as an Enrolled Nurse.

Experience and Knowledge:

• Proven experience within a leadership role advantageous 
• Experience in a similar leadership position is advantageous.
• Experience in Medical/Surgical, Orthopaedic, palliative, Dementia, Frail care, phlebotomy and caring for residents on IV therapy
• Knowledge of Dementia care, Frail care, and Palliative care is advantageous.

Skills and Attributes:

• Excellent multitasking skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Dependability.
• Proactive.
• Professional communication.
• Leadership skills.
• Sound decision-making.
• Good organizational skills.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Computer literate.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.

Specific Requirements:

• Clear health record.
• Clear criminal record.
• Clear credit record.
• Contactable references.

Working Hours:

• Normal working days are Monday to Sunday.
• You will be required to work 16.25 shifts per month.
• You will be required to work Day or Night shift. Night shifts are from 19h00 to 07h00 or Day Shift 07h00 to 19h00