Introduction
The Registered Nurse is responsible for diagnosing health requirements and providing medical care, health support, and emotional well-being services to estate residents. The role includes administering prescribed treatments, monitoring residents' health, and ensuring their well-being through assessments, follow-ups, and active engagement in health promotion activities.
Duties & Responsibilities
Medical Care and Health Support
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Provide medical care and health support to estate residents in houses and flats.
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Build and maintain strong relationships with residents.
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Offer emotional support where needed and applicable.
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Conduct clinic visiting hours for residents.
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Administer treatment, wound care, or medication as prescribed by a registered practitioner.
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Monitor residents' vital signs and responses to medical conditions, stress, trauma, and treatments.
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Assess residents’ well-being and determine the need for specialized nursing care, including home care, assisted living, or frail care.
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Collaborate with the Estate Social Worker to maintain awareness of residents' medical and emotional status.
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Educate and counsel residents and family members on disease prevention, health maintenance, and hygiene.
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Encourage exercise, rest, sleep, and proper nutrition for healing and rehabilitation.
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Perform follow-ups on:
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Reported incidents
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Issues raised by frail care nursing staff
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Hospital and doctor visits, where applicable
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Family concerns regarding residents' physical and emotional health
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Promote active lifestyle programs in coordination with the Social Worker.
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Provide services such as:
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Medication evaluation and advice
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Monitoring of blood pressure, pulse, temperature, blood glucose, respiration, and weight
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Administration of injections (as prescribed by a doctor)
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Basic wound care and dressing changes
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Removal of sutures/clips as per doctor’s request
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Collection of blood or urine samples for testing
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Urine dipstick tests
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Ear syringing
Evaluation of Potential and Current Residents
Record Keeping and Documentation
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Develop and maintain an efficient electronic and paper-based record-keeping system.
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Keep updated records of protocols, master documents, and reporting systems.
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Maintain filing and archiving systems.
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Document residents' medical monitoring records, including:
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Vital sign observations (blood pressure, pulse, glucose, temperature, etc.)
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Wound care
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Injections and medication administration
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Daily resident visits (clinic or home-based)
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Review and follow-up on daily reports
Emergency Support
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Respond to and manage medical emergencies during working hours (08h00 - 16h00).
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Educate residents about the estate’s panic button system and ensure its functionality.
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Establish a system for house key availability in emergency situations, in consultation with Frail Care.
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Ensure that residents’ Personal Emergency Information documentation is readily accessible.
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Participate in estate emergency drills and exercises.
Desired Experience & Qualification
Minimum Qualifications:
Experience:
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
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Communication Skills:Proficiency in Afrikaans and English (written and oral).
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Training:Knowledge and understanding of in-house policies and procedures.
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Computer Literacy:Ability to maintain electronic medical records and reporting systems.
Package & Remuneration
Market Related
Interested?
If you do not hear from us within 3 weeks of your application, we regret to inform you that your application has not progressed to the next stage of our selection process
