Village Nurse

Overview At The Faircape Group, we take pride in redefining retirement living. Our six luxury lifestyle villages each feature modern, technologically advanced Healthcare Centres, designed to offer residents the very best in comfort, dignity, and care. From frail care and sub‑acute recovery to assisted living, our facilities are trusted for their excellence and located in the most desirable areas of the Western Cape. We are looking for a dedicated, experienced and energetic Registered Nurse to join us as a Healthcare Coordinator at our Cle du Cap and Noordhoek Mano facilities within the Southern Suburbs. In this pivotal role, you will ensure the smooth coordination of care, support our healthcare teams and play an active part in upholding the highest standards our residents deserve. We not only care for our residents, we invest in our people through continuous training and development, ensuring our teams remain at the forefront of healthcare excellence. Benefits Above market‑related salaries, to reward excellence Additional leave rewards for long‑term commitment. Recognition for your dedication through quarterly performance bonuses. Exclusive discounts on high‑speed internet, ensuring you stay connected. Responsibilities Provide primary healthcare services to residents attending the village clinic. Receive information from the Administrator and complete care plans (if necessary) medication scripts and clinic requirements. Ensure all clinic visits, incidents and emergencies are accurately recorded on our electronic charting system. Keep detailed records of resident clinic visits and services provided. Conduct annual wellness visits to all village residents. Monitor nursing / care notes and shift handovers on our electronic charting system weekly. Review care plans with the Shift Leader when necessary and assist in the Healthcare as required. Screen sub‑acute patients in hospital prior to admission, assess suitability and explain the admissions process. Liaise with the Medical Liaison, Shift Leader and doctor to finalize admissions. Refer problems or potential concerns to the Nursing Services Manager and healthcare team. Support the Shift Leader with healthcare tasks as required. Maintain clinic equipment to ensure all remains in good working order. Check and control the stock and equipment of the emergency trolley as per the check list. Manage and coordinate home‑based care, including scheduling carers and handling billing processes. Assist in evaluating residents for possible transfers to assisted living or healthcare. Manage emergency care response procedure in conjunction with the Nursing Services Manager. Provide medication management and oversee safe practices. Assist with administrative tasks as required. Train and orientate new staff members. Qualifications Registered Nurse qualification, SANC registered SANC registeredExperience and Knowledge– Experience in medical / surgical nursing (sub‑acute and long‑term care), dementia care, frail care and palliative care. Skills & Attributes Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Strong leadership and decision‑making ability The capacity to perform well under pressure Solid managerial and computer literacy skills A compassionate, resident‑focused approach The ability to engage confidently with staff, families, multidisciplinary teams, and external professionals at all levels Specific Requirements Own Transport No criminal record Solid and positive references Working Hours Normal working days are Mondays to Fridays from 07h00 until 17h00. You will be required to be on standby one weekend per month to assist in the healthcare if needed. Salary The salary on offer is market related and will be dependent on qualifications, experience and other market‑related factors. Application Close Please note that if you do not hear from Faircape Health within two weeks, your application should be considered unsuccessful. To learn more about Faircape you may visit the website at #J-18808-Ljbffr