Registered Nurse Primary Healthcare
Medwell SA
Cape Town, Western Cape
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Job description
Medwell SA, provides comprehensive healthcare services across South Africa, specialising in home nursing, elderly care, palliative care, frail care, and assisted living solutions.
We are looking to employ a Registered Nurse Primary Healthcare to provide professional nursing services within the Buh Rein retirement village's primary healthcare clinic, ensuring that residents receive high-quality, person-centred healthcare. The Registered Nurse is responsible for health assessments, primary healthcare consultations, chronic disease management, preventative care, health education, coordination of care, and appropriate referrals to medical practitioners and healthcare providers.
KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conduct nursing assessments and consultations for residents presenting with health concerns.
- Provide first-line primary healthcare services within the scope of nursing practice.
- Identify health risks and implement appropriate interventions.
- Perform physical examinations and nursing assessments.
- Manage minor ailments, injuries, and health complaints.
- Provide advice regarding healthy lifestyle choices and disease prevention.
- Ensure prompt escalation and referral of residents requiring medical intervention.
- Chronic Disease Management
- Medication Management
- Health screenings and preventative care
- Maintain/record clinical documentation
- Respond promptly to medical emergencies within the village (if Village Nurse is not available)
- Quality Assurance and Compliance
- Manage bookings and resident appointments (in collaboration with the Healthcare Administrator)
- Maintain clinic stock inventory.
- Assist with healthcare statistics and monthly reporting.
- Stand-in for Village Nurse when on leave/not available.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Professional Nurse registered with South African Nursing Council with minimum 3 years’ experience
- Valid Basic Life Support Certifcation
- Experience in Primary Healthcare
- Comfortable with performing all nursing procedures.
- Valid drivers’ license and own transport.
- Experience in Homebased Care/Geriatric care beneficial
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:
- Excellent clinical assessment skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Compassionate and resident-centred approach.
- Sound clinical judgement and decision-making.
- Ability to work independently.
- Strong organisational and administrative skills.
- Computer literacy.
- Problem-solving abilities.
- Professionalism and confidentiality.
SPECIALISED/TECHNICAL:
- Fully Computer Literate
- Ms Excel (Intermediate)
- Ms Sharepoint
- Ms Word
- Ms Outlook
Pay: R15 000,00 - R20 000,00 per month
Work Location: In person
Found on Indeed · Posted 1 months ago · Last checked 4 weeks ago
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