Job Description

Faircape Health, a proud division of the Faircape Group, is renowned for delivering exceptional healthcare within six luxurious lifestyle villages across the Western Cape. Each of our state-of-the-art Healthcare Centres combines cutting-edge technology with compassionate care to create a truly world-class environment for both patients and staff.
Our facilities cater to a diverse range of patients - from frail care and sub-acute rehabilitation to mental health and assisted living - located in prime areas such as Somerset West, Kirstenhof, Noordhoek, Onrus, and Tokai.
We are looking for an experienced Enrolled Nursing Auxiliary (Day Shift) to join our dedicated team at Noordhoek Manor in the southern suburbs, just a quick 10-minute drive from Blue Route Mall over Ou Kaapse Weg.
To ensure high-quality patient care, we also invest in the continuous development of our staff, which includes both internal and external training.
If you would like to work in an exciting, dynamic healthcare centre and have a passion for care then apply now!
What We Offer:
At Faircape, we value our employees and offer a range of benefits, including:

• ? A collaborative and supportive environment where you'll work alongside experts who share your passion for making a meaningful impact.

• ? Additional leave rewards for long-term commitment.

• ? Recognition for your dedication through quarterly performance bonuses.

• ? Exclusive discounts on high-speed internet, ensuring you stay connected.

Duties include but are not limited to the following:
Handover Responsibilities:

• Participate in handover by verbally communicating resident observations and recording them in the handover book.
• Act on reports from the previous shift during handover.
• Conduct regular observations and interventions based on ECP care plans, including:
• Catheter care
• Pressure care
• Blood pressure monitoring
• Intake and output monitoring
• Pulse and temperature checks
• Oxygen saturation levels
• Hb and Hgt monitoring
• Urine testing
• Weighing residents
• Administering eye drops

Clinical Duties:

• Perform all wound dressings as prescribed in the care plan, documenting and reporting wound progress.
• Immediately communicate any changes in a patient's condition to the Shift Leader.
• Perform any other clinical tasks within the scope of practice as directed by the Shift Leader.

ECP (Electronic Care Plan):

• Log all actions according to the care plan in the ECP system.
• Provide input to the Shift Leader for potential amendments to care plans.
• Complete total intake and output charts at the end of each shift and record them in the ECP system.

Administration and Reporting:

• Manage and replenish nappy stock as needed.
• Record all tasks accurately in the ECP system.
• Ensure the handover book is completed thoroughly.
• Report all duties and concerns to the Shift Leader promptly.

Requirements
Qualifications - Qualified and SANC registered as Nursing Auxiliary (ENA)
Experience and Knowledge - Experience in Neuro, Stroke, Orthopaedics, and Geriatrics, as well as experience within Sub Acute environments advantageous
Skills and Attributes - Strong interpersonal skills, professional communication, ability to work under pressure, make sound decisions, computer literate, professional, focused, well-spoken, neat, be able to converse with people on different levels - staff, families.
Specific Requirements:

• Clear health record
• Clear criminal record
• Clear credit record
• Contactable references

Working Hours - Normal working days are Monday to Sunday, as per the roster. You will be required to work 16.25 shifts per month. Shifts will be worked from 07h00 until 19h00.
Benefits
Competitive salary offered, based on experience, qualifications and individual skills.
To see more about Faircape and what we have to offer go and look at our informative website
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