Job Description

Are you a compassionate and skilled Professional Nurse seeking an exciting opportunity to provide hospital-level care to acute patients in the comfort of their homes? Our client, a leader in the private healthcare industry, invites you to join their dynamic team.

This is an opportunity to do part-time home visits for patients choosing home-based care over traditional hospital settings. You will provide a service to patients living in one of the following areas in the Western Cape (within the area you live):

• Cape Town

• Stellenbosch

• Hermanus

BENEFITS

• Competitive pay rates

• Flexible payment options

• Placement opportunities at various clients across South Africa

• Complimentary indemnity cover at specified clients

Requirements

• A valid driving licence and a reliable vehicle.

• Degree / Diploma leading to qualification as a Professional or General Nurse.

• Post Graduate Certificate / Diploma in Emergency Nursing and/or Community Health Nursing - will be advantageous.

• Basic Life Support certificate.

• Valid SANC licence for 2024.

• 3 years experience in a hospital setting (post-licensing at SANC).

• 1 year in a home care nursing environment, experience in emergency care and experience in the care of medical patients will be advantageous.

• A good understanding and application of the nursing scope of practice.

• Sound knowledge of the scientific nursing process, nursing record-keeping, nursing procedures, pharmacology, patient health education and counselling, and Infection prevention and control (IPC) principles and protocols.

• Develop/modify a nursing care plan skills.

• Risk Management skills.

• Patient assessment skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook) and the ability to work on mobile applications.

• Excellent communications skills (verbal and written).

Key Outputs

• Your responsibilities include patient onboarding, crafting personalised care plans, and collaborating with allied healthcare professionals, delivering quality nursing care in collaboration with a multi-professional team.

• As part of a nursing team, you will play a crucial role in leveraging wearable medical devices for real-time patient monitoring, ensuring seamless care through a 24-hour Care Collaboration Centre. Utilising cutting-edge technology, you'll support patients choosing home-based care over traditional hospital settings.

• Identify, prevent and manage risks to ensure patient safety.

• Facilitate a positive patient experience by creating a conducive care environment.

• Provide accurate and comprehensive records of all care interventions.

• Ensure personal growth through continuous professional development.

• Ensure that equipment is maintained and all utilised items are accurately charted.

Other Information

If you are interested in this opportunity and meet the requirements, apply directly by clicking on xe2x80x98Applyxe2x80x99. Kindly ensure that your profile is complete and up to date. For any online support, please contact our Career Centre:

• Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, Northern and Western Cape: T 0219436270 / talent@mhr.co.za

• Gauteng, Limpopo, Mpumalanga and North West: T 0219436269 / careers@mhr.co.za

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