Position Available: Registered Nurse | Psychiatric
Position Available: Registered Nurse | Psychiatric
Department: Nursing
Facility: Life Riverfield Lodge
Position: Registered Nurse (Psychiatric)
Job Overview
Life Riverfield Lodge is seeking a dynamic and experienced Registered Nurse specialized in Psychiatric care. Reporting to the Unit Manager, Linda Elsey, the successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality, compassionate patient care while supporting the facility’s goals for quality, growth, and community impact.
Key Responsibilities
Quality Patient Care
- Collaborate with the Unit Manager to ensure optimal use of labor hours and maintain a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors.
- Implement and coordinate nursing care plans to achieve clinical outcomes.
- Adhere to Life Healthcare policies, protocols, and quality management systems.
- Prioritize patient safety, confidentiality, and satisfaction.
- Manage and monitor stock according to unit-specific policies.
- Promote a safe workplace by completing alerts and incident reports.
Team and Stakeholder Engagement
- Build and sustain professional relationships with doctors, patients, and other stakeholders.
- Conduct in-service orientation on unit-specific protocols and preferences.
- Actively participate in a multi-disciplinary team environment to provide comprehensive care.
Development and Leadership
- Initiate ongoing training and development for self and staff to encourage growth.
- Demonstrate leadership skills with a focus on patient care and clinical quality.
Requirements
- Qualifications: Degree or Diploma in Nursing, current SANC registration. Post-basic training in psychiatry is an advantage.
- Experience: Psychiatric nursing experience is highly preferred.
- Skills: Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills, with a customer-oriented approach.
- Other: Ability to work under pressure and adapt in a changing environment. Basic understanding of labor legislation is advantageous.
Competencies
- Problem-solving, analysis, and judgment
- Strong resilience and ability to engage with diverse groups
- Exceptional verbal and written communication
- High drive and energy with an orientation for excellence
- Ethical behavior and building strong relationships
- Customer responsiveness and organizational awareness
Application Process
Application Deadline: Monday, November 4, 2024
To Apply:
- Download and complete the Employment Application Form.
- Submit the completed form and your CV to linda.elsey@lifehealthcare.co.za.
Internal Applicants: Discuss your application with your line manager before applying.
External Applicants: All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive feedback within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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