Healthcare Coordinator / Registered Nurse

Faircape Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Cape Town is seeking a Healthcare Coordinator / Registered Nurse. The role involves managing wellness clinics, conducting health assessments, and providing home-based nursing support to elderly residents. Candidates must be registered with SANC and have nursing experience. A compassionate and patient-focused approach is essential. This position offers an opportunity to make a difference in residents' lives.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
• Proven nursing experience, preferably with the elderly.
• Basic knowledge of Discovery Health wellness assessments is advantageous.
• Current CPR / BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate weekly wellness clinics providing health assessments.
• Coordinate Discovery Health wellness assessments for compliance.
• Maintain updated resident medical information and care records.
• Conduct home-based nursing visits for residents unable to attend clinic.
• Support frail residents in accessing clinic services.

Skills

Clinical assessment skills

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Wellness checks

Compassionate care

Home-based care

Education

Registered with the South African Nursing Council (SANC)

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

Job title: Healthcare Coordinator / Registered Nurse

Job Location: Western Cape, Cape Town

Deadline: November 13, 2025

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Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate Weekly Wellness Clinics - Conduct and manage a weekly clinic from 10:00–11:00, providing general health assessments, chronic condition monitoring, and preventative care services to residents.
• Coordinate and Perform Discovery Health Checks - Complete Discovery Health wellness assessments, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely submission of reports for medical scheme purposes.
• Maintain Health Information Updates - Ensure that resident medical information and care records are reviewed and updated annually to reflect any changes in health status, medication, or care needs.
• Conduct Home-Based Nursing Visits - Perform clinical home visits to residents who are unable to attend the Health Care Centre. This includes providing post-hospitalisation assessments, wound care, administering dressings, and monitoring vital signs.
• Support Frail or Mobility-Limited Residents - Visit and provide nursing support to residents who experience difficulty in accessing clinic services. This includes adapting care to suit home-based settings while maintaining the highest standards of safety and dignity.

Qualifications and Experience

• Registered with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse
• Proven nursing experience, preferably working with the elderly
• Basic knowledge of Discovery Health wellness assessments (advantageous)
• Current CPR / BLS certification

Skills and Attributes

• Excellent clinical assessment and nursing care planning skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to liaise with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary team
• High level of organisational and time management skills — able to work independently in a half-day structure
• Proficient in conducting wellness checks, and chronic condition monitoring
• Compassionate, patient-focused approach with a warm and empathetic manner
• Confidence in home-based care and ability to adapt nursing services to the needs of mobile and frail patients
• Comfortable using electronic health records and documentation tools

Specific Requirements

• Own reliable vehicle
• Clear health record
• Clear criminal record
• Clear credit record
• Two written references