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Professional Nurse - Ribumed Behavioural Centre Psychiatric ward
Joint Medical Holdings
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Durban, South Africa
Location
Durban
Posted
June 26, 2026
Commute
Local Area
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Job Description
PURPOSE OF POSITION
To provide age-appropriate patient care according to the nursing scope of practice as defined by the South African Nursing Council (SANC).
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
- Practice within your scope of practice as a Registered Nurse.
- Provide care for patients with acute conditions by building therapeutic relationships and responding to their physical and emotional needs while delivering effective care.
- Administer patients' medication and treatments and monitor outcomes.
- Manage symptoms of mental illness, de-escalate stressful situations, and support patients in overcoming challenges.
- Engage with patients' families and other members of the healthcare team, providing advice and information regarding patients' conditions.
- Prepare and maintain patient records and develop care plans and risk assessments.
- Organize group therapy sessions, including socia...