Enrolled Nurse jobs

Purpose of the Job

Provide holistic and quality nursing care to residents on a daily basis.

Role and Responsibilities

Clinical Care

• Accurate nursing documentation based on observation & assessment of the resident daily
• Nursing care plan completion and implementation thereof as per assessment needs of the resident
• Implement planned co-ordinated care by MDT
• Detailed assessment and treatment of ailments once reported, and referral thereafter as required
• Administration of medication
• Ensure instructions/orders given in doctor’s rounds are implemented and documented
• Adhere to all nursing and general policy and procedures as per organisation and nursing department.
• Medical equipment accounted for and in working order

Clinical Risk

• Utilise clinical judgement to refer and treat acutely ill/emergency residents
• Liaise and inform families when resident is unwell, non-compliant or of any significant concerns
• Facilitate admission to hospital as required
• Supervise junior staff and assess residents regularly for possible clinical risks
• Accurate recordkeeping and documentation of risks with photos etc.
• Ensure residents and communal areas are hygienic and safe
• Ensure infection control procedures are utilised at all times by all staff and use of PPEs

Staff Supervision/Teamwork

• Accurate delegation of staff, according to scope of practice
• Orientation of new staff
• Report and handle complaints from residents/staff/family
• Ensure that junior staff adhere and comply with all documentation and care as per policies
• Facilitate cohesive teamwork that provides quality care
• Performance manage junior staff as required
• Handling and resolving complaints

Administration and Financial Efficiency

• Check all ward stock and medical equipment
• No expired stock in ward
• Log and report all central facilities requests eg. Maintenance, transport as per policy

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Diploma in Nursing
• Registered with SANC
• 3 years’ nursing experience

Preferred Skills

• Organized
• Respectful
• Professionalism
• Flexibility
• Willingness to learn
• Ability to mentor and train junior staff
• Compassion and humility
• Reliable
• Conflict management