REQUIREMENTS
Minimum education (essential):
- Professional Nursing Qualification
- Registered and in good standing with the South African Nursing Council
Minimum applicable experience (years):- 2–5 years nursing experience (preferably in elderly care or similar environment)
Required nature of experience:- Patient care in a clinical or frail care environment
- Medication administration and monitoring
- Report writing and record keeping
- Staff supervision and coordination (Beneficial)
Skills and Knowledge (essential):- Strong clinical and patient care skills
- Knowledge of healthcare regulations and nursing practices
- Ability to manage and supervise staff
- Good communication and reporting skills
Other:- Proficient in Afrikaans and English
- Basic computer literacy
- Monday to Friday (07:00 – 16:00)
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS AND OBJECTIVESPatient Care & Clinical Responsibilities- Administer medication and monitor residents according to prescriptions
- Oversee feeding, hygiene, and daily care of residents
- Conduct regular ward rounds and monitor resident conditions
- Provide wound care, basic procedures, and general nursing care
Administration & Reporting- Maintain accurate records of medication and treatments
- Complete incident reports and resident documentation
- Compile daily, weekly, and weekend reports
- Track statistics such as admissions, discharges, and incidents
Staff Supervision & Coordination- Allocate duties and supervise nursing and general staff
- Provide on-the-job training and support to staff
- Report staff-related issues (absence, misconduct, injuries)
- Ensure cleanliness and proper functioning within wards
Communication & Stakeholder Engagement- Liaise with doctors, pharmacies, families, and internal departments
- Attend meetings and provide feedback to management
- Ensure proper handover between day and night staff
- Communicate incidents and updates to relevant stakeholders
Compliance & General Responsibilities- Ensure compliance with healthcare legislation and policies
- Maintain medical equipment in working condition
- Uphold a professional image and ethical conduct at all times
