Are you a qualified Sister readily available to stand in for other Sisters who cannot attend their shift? Our client in Pinelands, Cape Town has a requirement where this role will be a permanent relief sister caring for the elderly. Duties will involve overseeing/maintaining the care of all residents ensuring the highest possible standard of care through direct nursing and effective supervision of the qualified nursing team. This is a permanent relief position with day shifts, Monday to Friday. There may be occasions when night shifts are required.
Requirements:
Valid SANC qualification/certificate
Covid-19 Vaccination ESSENTIAL
5 years post-qualification experience working in hospitals or aged care facility
Experience overseeing a healthcare team
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
Manage pressure and conflicting demands, and prioritise tasks
Good compassion and highly professional relationship building with residents
Genuine interest in working with residents living with Dementia, Alzheimer’s, and Parkinson’s Disease
Duties and Responsibilities:
Manage and co-ordinate the day-to-day activities of the nursing and caring team
Provide guidance, advice, information, and effective decision-making to the team
Take responsibility for residents’ care, as designated by the Sister in his/her absence
Report any ill health amongst residents and make requests for GP/Professional visits where necessary
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care and seek medical or other interventions as required
Ensure collection of any specimens that have to be sent to the surgery/hospital
Carry out all nursing procedures efficiently and effectively
Administer prescribed medicines and maintain the appropriate records in line with the Company’s policies, procedures, and guidelines
Practice maximum integrity in all dealings with residents’ affairs, and avoid abuse of the privileged relationship with residents
Maintain accurate records and ensure each resident receives individualized care
Monitor, update and audit Resident Care Plans on an ongoing basis in line with the Company’s policies and procedures
Ensure the qualified nursing and caring team embraces the fundamental principles of good care practice
Develop and maintain appropriate data collection for audit effectiveness