Wound Care Nurse - Independent Contractor (SLA Agreement) at Faircape Group

We are seeking an experienced and energetic Wound Care Nurse (Independent Contractor) at our Onrus Manor in Hermanus. Ultimately, you will give our patients the best treatment based on their condition and help them recover as soon as possible. Onrus Manor health care facility provides high-quality care to retired persons requiring long-term care.

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Provide excellent nursing care to patients suffering from wounds.
• Assessing complex patient wounds when they develop or when patients are admitted.
• Cleaning patient wounds to remove bacteria and debris and minimize the risk of infection.
• Dressing patient wounds to create a barrier against bacteria.
• Working collaboratively with other members of the patient care team to determine if additional treatments or changes in care are required
• Educating patients and caretakers on wound care, infection and injury prevention, and pressure ulcer (bed sore) care
• Writing orders to expedite wound healing and avoid skin breakdown

Qualifications 

• Registered with the South African Nursing Council as a Registered Professional Nurse, 
• Have completed studies through one of the Wound Healing Association of South Africa (WHASA) approved wound care courses.

Experience and Knowledge 

• 5 years experience and management of  wounds, ostomy and continence care
• Having the appropriate technical skills to perform appropriate assessments, how to treat these wounds, how to stage wounds, which medications to prescribe, order appropriate tests as indicated, prescribe treatment plans and ensure they are working. 
• Competent with different devices such as negative pressure therapy and ostomies. 
• Patient education

Skills and Attributes

• Must be able to work well with a team to ensure their patient receives the best care possible.
• Communicate effectively with the healthcare team, including the nurse, therapists, family, and anyone involved. 
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Compassionate
• Strong communication skills
• Making sound decisions
• Patience
• Flexibility
• Genuine interest to work with the elderly
• Creative
• Empathy
• Computer literate
• Professional
• Well-spoken and presentable

Specific Requirements 

• Own Transport
• Clear health record
• Clear credit record
• No criminal record
• Solid and positive references
• Vaccinated against covid-19 or prepared to be vaccinated prior to commencing job