Care Manager - Registered Nurse (JB6205)

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

Job summary

Kontak Recruitment is seeking a Care Manager - Registered Nurse (JB6205) in White River, Mpumalanga, to lead a care centre with a strong focus on resident care, staff supervision and day-to-day operations.

The role requires a registered nurse with SANC registration and at least 2 years of management experience in elderly care. You will oversee care plans, staff rosters, medication management and quality controls while maintaining excellent communication with residents and families.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current South African Nursing Council (SANC) registration and annual practising licence.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Operations management

CRM platforms

MS Office

Education

Nursing qualification with SANC registration

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Word

CRM platforms

Job description

Care Manager - Registered Nurse (JB6205)

Care Manager - Registered Nurse (JB6205) White River, Mpumalanga R30 000 – R35 000 CTC per month Permanent

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.

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.

Equal opportunity: All backgrounds are welcomed, with no bias. All are considered based on requirements.