Registered Professional Nurse (RPN)

CompleteTalent (Pty) Ltd; Somerset West; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive retirement village environment

Meaningful role caring for elderly residents

Competitive market-related salary

Job summary

A well-established retirement village in Somerset West is seeking a compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse to join their healthcare team. The role involves providing high-quality nursing care to elderly residents, particularly those with dementia. The ideal candidate will possess a Registered Nurse qualification, current SANC registration, and at least 2 years of nursing experience. The position offers a supportive work environment and a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years nursing experience, preferably with elderly patients.
• Experience with dementia care advantageous.
• Ability to work shifts if required.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care to retirement village residents.
• Monitor and assess residents’ health conditions and treatment plans.
• Administer medication and treatments as prescribed.
• Administer medication and treatments as prescribed
• Maintain accurate medical records and care plans
• Work closely with doctors, caregivers, and family members
• Respond to medical emergencies when required
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and standards

Skills

Compassion

Patience

Communication skills

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Current SANC registration

Job description

Job Overview

A well-established retirement village in Somerset West is seeking a compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse to join their healthcare team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing high-quality nursing care to elderly residents, including supporting residents living with dementia and other age-related conditions.

This role requires someone patient, attentive, and passionate about improving the quality of life of senior residents.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care to retirement village residents
• Monitor and assess residents’ health conditions and treatment plans
• Assist with dementia care and management of cognitive conditions
• Administer medication and treatments as prescribed
• Maintain accurate medical records and care plans
• Work closely with doctors, caregivers, and family members
• Respond to medical emergencies when required
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and standards

Requirements

• Registered Nurse qualification
• Current SANC registration
• Minimum 2+ years nursing experience, preferably with elderly patients
• Experience with dementia care advantageous
• Strong compassion, patience, and communication skills
• Ability to work shifts if required

Preferred

• Experience working in a retirement village, frail care facility, or clinic
• Knowledge of geriatric and dementia care practices

What the Company Offers

• Opportunity to work in a supportive retirement village environment
• Meaningful role caring for elderly residents
• Competitive market-related salary