Enrolled Nurse (Day Clinic) – Experienced

Your care keeps residents at a private medical ward in Roodepoort safe, clean and comfortable through the day. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

You'll report in Roodepoort. Relocation is not covered for this one. Start date: as soon as possible for the right person.

• Keep the fluid and food intake charts accurate for every patient
• Keep families updated on routine matters and pass clinical questions to the sister
• Do simple wound dressings and report anything that looks infected
• Hand out oral medication under the supervision of a registered nurse
• Follow infection control rules, including hand hygiene and safe sharps disposal
• Help patients bath, dress, eat and use the toilet with dignity
• Make beds, change linen and keep the rooms clean and uncluttered

• Matric or NQF Level 4 equivalent
• Accredited home-based care or ancillary health care certificate for caregiver posts
• At least 1 year of hands-on patient care
• Able to work shifts, including nights and weekends
• Physically strong enough to lift and move patients safely
• Patient and gentle with elderly, frail or confused people

• Dementia care or palliative care short course
• Experience in a frail care or hospice setting

• Transport home after late shifts at some facilities
• Overtime paid at time and a half
• Paid training in dementia and end-of-life care

• Recruiters phone references for care jobs, so warn your references and check their numbers still work.
• If you're a caregiver, attach the certificate from the training provider, not just a letter saying you attended.