Job Description

VACANCY: ENROLLED NURSE - NIGHT SHIFT (FIXED TERM CONTRACT)

Start Date:

As soon as possible

Contract End Date:

March 2026

Location:

Stellenbosch

Shift Hours:

18:30 - 06:30 (as per shift roster)

Minimum:

15-night shifts per month

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Enrolled Nurse to join our night team on a fixed-term contract. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience and be passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care in a structured, team-based environment.

PRIMARY DUTIES - ASSITIVE CARE FOR RESIDENT

You will be responsible for providing high-level, individualised frail care, including:

Frequent repositioning and monitoring of skin integrity

Full personal hygiene and incontinence care

Monitoring of vital signs and overall health status

PEG feeding support and fluid/nutrition monitoring

Administering scheduled medication (within scope) and under supervision of RN via PEG

Accurate and timely documentation of all care provided

Immediate escalation of medical or behavioural concerns

GENERAL DUTIES - ALL RESIDENTS

Collaborate with the Registered Nurse (on duty 16:00-21:00) and fellow night shift Enrolled Nurse

Perform hourly rounds and respond promptly to residents' needs

Support residents who are restless or awake to ensure calm and comfort

Assist with hygiene, bed changes, toileting, and night-time medication

Monitor health changes and escalate to the on-call Registered Nurse

Maintain detailed nursing notes and complete the night report

COLLABORATION & COMMUNICATION

Work respectfully with care providers to ensure holistic care

Provide clinical guidance without assuming a supervisory role

Participate in collaborative problem-solving and team discussions

Ensure effective handover and communication with incoming shifts

Report incidents, changes in condition, and concerns clearly and promptly

COMPLIANCE & INFECTION CONTROL

Follow infection prevention and PPE protocols

Maintain equipment hygiene and adhere to SANC and facility standards

Uphold ethical nursing practices at all times

SKILLS REQUIRED

Must have the ability to work with individuals with intellectual disabilities and challenging behaviour.

Must have the ability to multi-task

Good cooking and baking skills and experience

Sourcing of innovate and appropriate items that could be added to the menu

Excellent planning and time management skills

The ability to read and follow a recipe

A friendly, calm, presentable and professional demeanour

Good interpersonal and communication skills

Highly responsible and dependable

Highly motivated, energetic and ability to function under pressure.

Team player

Strong documentation and observational skills

REQUIREMENTS

Valid SANC registration as an Enrolled Nurse

Proven experience

Willingness to work night shifts, including weekends and public holidays

Valid Driver's licence and own reliable transport

Police Clearance Certificate

Afrikaans and English (read, speak, write) compulsory.

Closing date for this Vacancy is 11 July 2025. Please e-mail your CV, salary expectation and 3 contactable references to hradmin@huishorison.org.za. Should you not receive a reply on the submission of your CV within 2 weeks, your application has regrettably not been successful.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 2025/07/11
Expected Start Date: 2025/07/21