Care Manager (Registered Nurse)

Kontak Recruitment; White River; On-site; ZAR 335,000 - 391,000; Full time

Job summary

Kontak Recruitment is seeking a Care Manager (Registered Nurse) in White River to take overall responsibility for resident care, people and day-to-day care-centre operations, with a focus on compassionate leadership and high care standards.

The role requires an SANC-registered nurse with at least two years of elderly care management experience, strong admin skills, and the ability to coordinate care plans, staff rosters and stakeholder communications.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with SANC registration and annual practising licence – non-negotiable.
• Minimum 2 years’ management experience in elderly care.
• Proven experience managing nursing and care teams.
• Strong people-management experience including staff performance, attendance, training and day-to-day leadership.
• Experience caring for elderly and frail residents, including dementia care.
• Strong operational, administrative and organisational skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word; comfortable with electronic systems and CRM platforms.
• Valid driver’s licence and own reliable vehicle.
• Willing to relocate to White River if needed.
• English communication is essential; local languages are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for resident care, people and daily care-centre operations.
• Oversee holistic, resident-centred care in line with RN scope of practice.
• Develop and review individual resident care plans and ensure accurate care records.
• Lead nursing and care staff, including rosters, leave, attendance and training.
• Maintain care standards and ensure procedures are followed.
• Manage medication, health and safety, infection control and risk management.
• Coordinate resident and family communications, complaints and appointments with doctors/specialists.
• Maintain records across CRM and supporting systems.
• Oversee care-related stock and billing records.
• Collaborate with local and senior management to ensure smooth facility operations.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Staff training

Communication

MS Outlook

Education

SANC registration (RN)

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Word

CRM systems

Job description

Care Manager (Registered Nurse) job vacancy in White River.

Take ownership of care delivery, people management and the day-to-day operations of a care centre in White River.

This hands-on leadership role requires a Registered Nurse with strong management experience, excellent people skills and the ability to work confidently and compassionately with elderly and frail residents.

Salary: R30 000 – R35 000 CTC per month.

Minimum Requirements:

• Registered Nurse with current South African Nursing Council (SANC) registration and annual licence to practise – non-negotiable.
• Minimum 2 years’ management experience within elderly care.
• Proven experience managing nursing and care teams.
• Strong people-management experience, including staff performance, attendance, training and day-to-day leadership.
• Previous experience caring for elderly and frail residents, including dementia care.
• Strong operational, administrative and organisational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word, with confidence using electronic systems and CRM platforms.
• Valid driver’s licence and own reliable vehicle.
• Able to work flexible hours and be available for standby and after-hours emergencies when required.
• Must currently reside in White River or be willing and able to relocate to White River.
• English communication skills are essential; additional local languages are advantageous.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Take overall responsibility for the effective management of resident care, people and daily care-centre operations.
• Oversee holistic, resident-centred care in line with the Registered Nurse scope of practice.
• Develop, maintain and regularly review individual resident care plans and ensure accurate care records.
• Lead and manage nursing and care staff, including rosters, leave, attendance, training, performance management and day-to-day staff matters.
• Maintain care standards while ensuring staff understand and consistently follow required procedures and expectations.
• Ensure medication management, health and safety, infection control, risk management and care procedures are implemented and followed.
• Manage resident and family communication, complaints and care-related concerns, and coordinate doctor or specialist appointments where required.
• Maintain accurate operational, staff and resident records across CRM and supporting systems.
• Oversee care-related stock and ensure services provided to residents are accurately recorded for billing purposes.
• Work closely with local and senior management to ensure the facility runs effectively and consistently.