Job Description

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 18 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 1 week, your application has regrettably not been successful.

Job Type: Temporary
Contract length: 12 months

Work Location: In person