Head Nurse – Holistic Elder Care & Staff Leadership

Ons Huis; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Pension

Generous leave

Job summary

Ons Huis, a Badisa programme, invites applications for a Registered Head Nurse. The role emphasises compliance with the Nursing Act, leadership of staff, and holistic care for residents in our facility.

You will oversee medication administration, liaise with the multidisciplinary team and families, maintain records, and develop procedures. Afrikaans and English communication skills are essential; SANC registration is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse.
• Knowledge of medication administration and control.
• Understanding of relevant legislation, norms and standards.
• Excellent Afrikaans and English communication.
• Proficient computer literacy and planning skills.
• Certified copies of certificates/diplomas incl. SANC receipts.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Nursing Act, Scope of Practice and Older Persons Act.
• Implement applicable legislation and regulations.
• Facilitate and manage staff.
• Provide care for residents and liaise with families.
• Develop and implement procedures, manuals and information materials.
• Maintain statistics, prepare reports and board meeting records.
• Schedule and manage shifts.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Holistic elder care

Bilingual Afrikaans/English

Staff facilitation

Record keeping

Education

SANC Registered Nurse

Nursing Degree/Diploma

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Job description

Ons Huis, a Badisa programme, invites applications for a Registered Head Nurse. The role emphasises compliance with the Nursing Act, leadership of staff, and holistic care for residents in our facility.

You will oversee medication administration, liaise with the multidisciplinary team and families, maintain records, and develop procedures. Afrikaans and English communication skills are essential; SANC registration is mandatory.