Registered Nurse – Glendale Home

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Cape Town is seeking a Registered Nurse for Glendale Home. The role involves delivering high-standard nursing care, conducting assessments, and responding to medical emergencies. Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree in Nursing, at least 5 years of experience, and registration with SANC. This is a permanent, full-time position with night and day shifts available. A clean criminal record and experience in residential settings are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of nursing experience, including clinical and management roles.
• Clean criminal record and knowledge of intellectual and psychiatric disability management.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-standard nursing care tailored to residents' needs.
• Conduct physical assessments and maintain detailed health records.
• Respond to medical emergencies and make clinical decisions.
• Administer medication accurately and manage stock shortages.
• Champion preventive care and maintain compliance with regulatory standards.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership

Empathy

Organizational skills

Record-keeping

Microsoft Office/EHR proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Registration with South African Nursing Council (SANC)

Job description

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Organization

Glendale Home, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa.

The home cares for 41 adults with profound intellectual disabilities.

Main Responsibilities

• Deliver high-standard nursing care tailored to residents' needs, ensuring health, safety, and well-being.
• Conduct physical assessments, maintain detailed health records, and provide direct care, including palliative, chronic, and psychiatric care.
• Respond to medical emergencies, make clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, and forward referrals and appointments.
• Administer medication accurately, maintain medication logs, and manage stock shortages.
• Champion preventive care: health screenings, wellness programs, and infection control.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory standards and participate in quality assurance processes.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (or equivalent); registration with South African Nursing Council (SANC).
• Minimum 5 years of nursing experience, including clinical and management roles.
• Experience in residential or community-based settings; familiarity with dual-diagnosis and MDT frameworks preferred.
• Valid BLS required; ACLS an advantage.
• Strong communication, leadership, and empathy.
• Excellent organisational, record-keeping, and Microsoft Office/EHR proficiency.
• Clean criminal record and knowledge of intellectual and psychiatric disability management.

Employment Details

• Contract: Permanent, full-time.
• Layout: Night and Day shifts.
• Salary: Market-related, commensurate with experience.
• Location: Heathfield, Southern Suburbs, Cape Town.

Application Deadline

Applications close on 16 April.

Please submit your application through the Staffwise platform.