The Open Circle is a Group home for 30 adults with Intellectual Disability and Challenging behavior that was established in January 2015 on the grounds of Alexandra Hospital in Maitland. This Pilot project aims to integrate 30 residents with challenging behavior that do not meet referral criteria of other Homes in the community, in a less-restrictive, homely environment.
The Open Circle Alexandra hospital grounds seeks to appoint Enrolled nurse to be based in Western Cape.
Responsibilities:
Provide continuous quality nursing care to residents at Open Circle under the direct or indirect supervision of a PN
Ensure a safe living area by minimizing exposure to medico-legal hazards
Accurate record keeping which includes, Nursing Care-plan and Nursing process notes
Monitoring of vital signs and Physical examinations
Thorough Incident reporting and statistics
Minutes of Hand-over morning meetings
Administer and Ensuring residents take medication as prescribed by the doctor
Acts as Shift-leader in the management of challenging behavior and medical/ psychiatric emergencies of any kind
Manages emergency referrals and telephonic contact at night with other facilities, doctor on call, transport, etc.
Contacts Manager on call in case of emergency
Management of Epileptic seizures, and vital signs, Wound care, Escorting patients
Record and report of Adverse incidents
Admissions, Discharges and Transfers of residents
Participates and manages the stimulation of residents according to developed OT program and over weekends.
Basic Orientation of all new carers
Supervision of care staff
Delegate duties and act as shift leader on night shift
Inherent Requirements:
Up to date Registration as the Enrolled Nurse (Staff nurse) with the SANC
Able to speak 2 of the three official Languages of the Western Cape
Possession of a valid SA Driver’s License
Valid first aid and basic life support training
Recommendations:
Clinical experience in working with persons with Intellectual Disability or Psychiatry
Clinical experience in dealing with persons with Challenging behavior
Experience in supervision of junior staff (enrolled nursing assistants and care workers)
Competencies:
Leadership/supervision skills
Ability to work under extreme pressure
Good Communication skills
Problem solving skill
Time management
Special requirements of this position:
The successful candidate will be expected to be carry out emergency procedures during the time of emergency.
The successful candidate will be expected to manage the Facility as delegated over weekends and after hours.
Starting date: 1 April 2021
The successful candidate will be expected to undergo a Criminal Name Clearance process
Incumbent must be prepared to work shifts (7-7 or 19-7) and maintain positive interpersonal skills with all categories of staff in the execution of his/her functions
Please submit the following to The Facility Manager:
Comprehensive CV including all experience with 3 contactable References
Certified copy of ID and Driver’s License
Certified Copy of Matric certificate, Enrolled nurse certificate and receipt of Registration with the SANC (up to date)
1 written reference (1 page)
Please drop off/ E-mail or Fax to:
Physical address:
The Open Circle
Corner of Annex way and Alexandra Roads
Grounds of Alexandra Hospital
Maitland
Cape Town
Fax: 0866139383
E-Mail: [email protected]
[email protected]
Tel: 021-5101259
*Please note that The Open Circle will require your presence at the Interview if short-listed and that we cannot finance any costs associated with travelling to and from the interview.
For more about The Open Circle, refer to https://opencircle.org.za/https://opencircle.org.za/