Registered Nurse (Fixed-Term Contract)

Faircape Health Tokai Estate is a Sub-Acute Care and Rehabilitation Centre that provides restorative care and rehabilitation for patients recovering from a variety of medical conditions, including Neurological, Orthopaedic, Surgical, and Respite Care. At Tokai Healthcare, the focus is mainly on acute conditions that immediately affect patients' rehabilitation progress.

Our world-class care aims to bridge the gap between hospital and home. Our Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) of leading healthcare professionals administers care in the most therapeutic environment possible and supports healing outcomes in all aspects.

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our healthcare team on a fixed-term maternity cover contract at Tokai Estate, based in the Southern Suburbs of Cape Town.

As a pivotal member of our team, you will report directly to the Senior Shift Leader and be responsible for delivering high-quality nursing care, ensuring that our patients receive the attention, support and clinical care they require. Supported by a strong nursing team, dedicated carers, involved management and other healthcare professionals, you will play an important role in maintaining our high standards of patient care.

This opportunity is ideal for a clinically confident, compassionate and adaptable Registered Nurse who can integrate into an established team and ensure continuity of quality patient care throughout the maternity cover period.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Tasks:

• Develop and implement individualised care plans for each patient.
• Conduct regular reviews and updates of care plans to reflect patients' evolving health conditions.
• Ensure care plans align with both medical and personal needs of patients.
• Provide hands-on nursing care, including patient assessments, treatments and ongoing monitoring.
• Conduct high-risk assessments and accurately document essential information.
• Uphold best practice methods and principles in all clinical tasks performed within the facility.
• Ensure the safe and proper administration of medication, adhering to established medication management procedures.
• Ensure medication is appropriately stored and managed according to procedures.
• Implement and maintain infection control protocols.
• Monitor patients' conditions and promptly report any changes or concerns to the Senior Shift Leader and relevant healthcare professionals.
• Maintain accurate nursing records, patient documentation and shift handovers.
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to support patient rehabilitation and recovery.
• Assist with stock management and ensure necessary nursing supplies are available.

Emergency and Incident Management:

• Follow established policies and procedures in the event of emergencies, including contacting Emergency Services when required.
• Act according to patients' living wills or advance directives during emergencies or resuscitation efforts.
• Promptly report incidents, changes in patient conditions or emergencies to the Senior Shift Leader and relevant healthcare professionals.
• Ensure accurate documentation and appropriate communication following incidents.

Qualifications:

• SANC registered as a Registered Nurse.
• Up-to-date Basic Life Support certification is advantageous.

Experience and Knowledge:

• Proven experience as a Registered Nurse in a healthcare environment.
• Experience in Sub-Acute Care, Rehabilitation or Long-Term Care is advantageous.
• Knowledge of Dementia care, Frail care and Palliative care is advantageous.
• Sound knowledge of nursing procedures, medication administration and infection control.
• Experience working within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Ability to adapt quickly to an established healthcare environment and maintain continuity of care.

Skills and Attributes:

• Clinical Expertise: Strong clinical skills and experience in nursing practice, including assessments, treatments and patient care.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills when interacting with patients, families, colleagues and multidisciplinary teams.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to make sound clinical decisions and handle emergency situations calmly and efficiently.
• Adaptability: Flexibility to handle changing circumstances and adapt quickly to established protocols and procedures.
• Team Collaboration: Ability to work closely with other healthcare professionals to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
• Compassionate Care: A patient-centred approach with a genuine commitment to providing quality nursing care.
• Time Management: Ability to prioritise patient care and manage nursing responsibilities efficiently during shifts.
  

Specific Requirements:

• Clear health record.
• Clear criminal record.
• Clear credit record.
• Contactable references.
• Availability to commit to the full maternity cover contract period.

Contract and Working Hours

• Contract Type: Fixed-term maternity cover.
• Normal working days are Monday to Sunday.
• You will be required to work 16.25 shifts per month.
• Shifts will be worked according to the facility's operational roster.

To apply or learn more about Faircape and the position, visit our website at https://faircape.co.za/.

Please note that if you do not hear from Faircape Health within two weeks, your application should be considered unsuccessful.