Registered Nurse (Full Time)

FORMAL EDUCATION: MATRICULATION & REGISTERED NURSE (SANC registered)

EXPERIENCE: Must have experience in gerontology/geriatrics and the ageing process; nursing care plans; writing progress reports; nursing assessments of the aged including the physically and/or mentally frail.

COMPETENCIES: Must be competent in the following:- nursing assessments and the design of nursing care plans to enable the coordination of activities of daily living in terms of medical needs; scheduling activities and resources and delivering services to residents; diagnosis and (within legal constraints) treatment of illnesses; medication management and control. The incumbent must be flexible in providing care to the older adult including home care services, clinical support, medication management, liaising with multidisciplinary team members and effective communication with family. Computer literacy is essential as all nursing care is recorded electronically.

ATTITUDE: Must be positive and proactive in caring for the aged and dedicated and committed to identifying needs and providing nursing care. The incumbent will need to be observant, enthusiastic, flexible, and innovative and will also need to be patient and empathetic and understand client limitations.

Pay: R22 000,00 - R28 000,00 per month

Work Location: In person