Half-day Village and Woundcare Nurse

Join the La Vie team as a Wound Care and Village Nurse in our Lynnmed retirement community where people thrive on quality care and genuine connections. We’re looking for someone who’s not just skilled in nursing, but truly enjoys making a difference in the lives of our senior residents.

Your role will be hands-on in providing nursing care and ensuring our residents are living the highest possible quality of life. This job is about more than just medical attention; it’s about creating a warm and inviting atmosphere for our residents to feel at home.

You will also work in wound care under an experienced wound care nurse.

Your core hours will be 07:00-12 every weekday.

**Responsibilities**:

- Provide exceptional nursing care focused on wound management, assess residents' health, and manage individual care plans.
- Serve as a compassionate advocate for residents' well-being, liaising with families and healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care.
- Engage in and potentially lead community wellness activities and health education, with a focus on wound care and prevention.
- Work collaboratively with our dedicated team to maintain a safe, nurturing environment for all residents.

**Requirements**:

- Must be a registered nurse with a willingness to specialize in wound care, or already possess wound care expertise.
- Experience in geriatrics or community nursing will be highly regarded.
- A minimum of 5 years of nursing experience, coupled with a genuine passion for elderly care.
- Proficiency in Afrikaans is necessary to communicate effectively with our residents.
- Exceptional communication skills and a collaborative team spirit are essential.
- Adaptability to meet the changing needs of our residents.
- Competency in computer skills for maintaining accurate health records.

**We Offer**:

- A competitive salary for a permanent half-day position.
- The opportunity to be an integral part of a close-knit team that values like-family connections.
- A meaningful role with a direct impact on the lives of our senior residents.

At La Vie, we believe in providing care that goes beyond the physical, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere for our residents to feel truly at home. If you're passionate about specialized nursing care and want to make a tangible difference, we would love to welcome you to our team.

**Salary**: R8 000,00 - R10 000,00 per month

Application Question(s):

- Are you fluent in Afrikaans?
- Please indicate your nursing status: Are you a registered nurse or an enrolled nurse?
- Are you aware that this is a half-day position from 07:00-12:00?
- Do you have any wound care or elderly care experience? Please elaborate on your experience.
- Are you willing to be up-skilled in wound care?
- What are your salary expectations?
- What is your current place of residence?

License/Certification:

- Nursing Council registration (required)