Job Description

19 March 2025

EXTERNAL VACANCY: REGISTERED NURSE

We are seeking to employ a dynamic and energetic Registered Nurse at a Care Centre located at a Retirement resort in Century City, Cape Town. The successful candidate will work Monday to Friday 06:30 till 16:00.

Job description

The required Registered Nurse will promote and deliver quality elderly patient care and wellness in accordance with industry standards and to execute Nursing duties within the standards, procedures and protocols set down by the South African Nursing Council.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure day to day management and organization of the unit and ward.

Monitor patient's/residents' condition and assess their needs to provide the best possible care and advice.

Observe and interpret patient's/residents' symptoms and communicate them to nursing manager/doctor.

Collaborate with doctors and nursing manger to devise individualized care plans for patients/residents.

Administer medication.

Inspect the facilities and act to maintain excellent hygiene and safety.

Perform routine procedures (blood pressure measurements, administering injections etc.) and update patient/resident's chart.

Supervise and train nursing staff and Care Givers.

Foster a supportive and compassionate environment to care for elderly patients and their families.

General administrative duties.

Staff Manangement
*Support Assistant to NSM

*Stand in when NSM is on Leave

Requirements

Valid SANC registration as a Registered Nurse

5 years' experience as a Registered Nurse

Excellent knowledge of nursing care methods and procedures

Proven experience of elderly care, Alzheimer's/Dementia and frail care

In-depth knowledge of health and safety guidelines and procedures (sanitation, decontamination etc.)

A team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Outstanding organizational and multi-tasking skills

Excellent problem-solving skills

*Stong Leadership Skills

Job Type: Full-time

Application Deadline: 2025/03/31