Registered Nurse (Fixed-Term Contract)

Faircape Health; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 357,000 - 391,000; Full time

Job summary

RecruitSmith, on behalf of a newly established private care home in Somerset West, is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) / Nursing Manager to lead the nursing function and ensure exceptional, person-centred care for residents.

The role focuses on overseeing nursing services, developing care plans, mentoring staff, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The facility has 11 rooms accommodating up to 13 residents and aims to establish high standards of care from the outset.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) with management experience.
• Experience leading a nursing team and coordinating resident care.
• Commitment to person-centred care and quality improvements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee nursing services and supervise the nursing team.
• Develop and implement nursing policies and procedures.
• Coordinate admissions and care planning for residents.
• Ensure documentation, safety and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to maintain high standards.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Team supervision

Policy implementation

Patient care

Job description

Salary: R32,000 – R35,000 per month
Start: As soon as possible

RecruitSmith is recruiting on behalf of a newly established private care home for an experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) / Nursing Manager to lead the nursing function and ensure exceptional, person-centred care for residents.

The facility has 11 rooms accommodating up to 13 residents, providing an opportunity for the successful candidate to play an important role in establishing and maintaining high standards of care from the outset.

NEWLY ESTABLISHED CARE HOME | SOMERSET WEST

THE ROLE

As Nursing Manager, you will oversee the nursing services and lead the nursing team while ensuring residents receive safe, dignified and personalised care.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee and manage all nursing services and standards of resident care.

• Develop, implement and evaluate nursing policies, procedures and protocols.

• Facilitate new resident admissions and develop appropriate individualised care plans.

• Lead, mentor and supervise the nursing team.

• Ensure compliance with nursing legislation, professional standards and best-practice guidelines.

• Monitor quality of care and implement improvements where required.

• Manage nursing staff, rosters and resource allocation.

• Ensure the appropriate use and care of medical equipment, supplies and consumables.

• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams and external service providers.

• Maintain accurate nursing documentation and effective communication with residents and families.

• Promote a culture of safety, dignity, respect and continuous improvement .

• Coordinate supporting services including meals, laundry and other resident