Registered Nurse & Shift Leader - Dementia Frail Care / Healthcare

Requirements:

· Registered Nurse (with valid SANC registration)

· Nursing experience of at least 2 years

· Experience in Dementia and Alzheimer care

· Fluent in Afrikaans and English

· Be able to work independently and computer literate

· Drivers licence and own transport

· 3rd language and advantage, preferably German

Skills & Characteristics:

· High attention to detail and accuracy

· Excellent interpersonal skills and well developed emotional intelligence

· Conflict resolution experience with staff and families

· Good written and communication skills

· Ability to multi-task, work independently and under pressure

· Administrative and organisational skills

· Emotional stability

· Excellent interpersonal relations

· Empathy to the elderly and their families

· Positive influence on those around you

· Be a team leader and a team player

· Physically and emotionally able to provide in residents needs

· Patience

· Maturity

· High energy levels, flexible, resilient, creative, well-balanced and focused individual

· Reliable, responsible and trustworthy

· Assertive yet compassionate

· Adaptable and a positive attitude to change

· Passion for and/or experience in training

· Positive attitude

· Handle people with respect and dignity

Duties & Responsibilities:

Build and Train the Healthcare Team

Nursing Duties as Part of your Shift

Compiling reports for:

· Incidents

· Resident Care Operations

· Hand-over on completion of shift

· Ensure files in nursing station are up to date

· WCA

· Daily reports to Estate Manager

Daily Tasks and Checks

Weekly Tasks and Checks

Month Tasks and Checks

Six Monthly Tasks and Checks

Assist New Residents in Settling into Clients Care

Maintain Health Relationships with Families of the Residents

Other Duties, Including but not Limited to:

· Liaise with the rest of the Quality of Life team to improve resident’s quality of life

· Quality of life brainstorms and multi-disciplinary teams

· Quality of life meetings with family (mostly day shift, although night shift may be requested to attend and/or submit written feedback reports)

· Facilities and safety – adhere to safety protocols, safety and room checks and follow evacuation and emergency procedures

· Human resources – manage the Nursing team reporting to you, including monthly staff training, development and education, duty rosters, attendance registers, payroll calculations, recruitment, leave and disciplinary action

Should you meet the above requirements, we urge you to apply by forwarding your CV along with any supporting documents to alreza@glass-house.co.za