A retirement village in the Garden Route is looking for a warm, compassionate and customer-focused Registered Nurse to lead and manage its care unit. The unit has 12 frail care beds, and the estate has 50 units.
Responsibilities:
Lead and manage a team of approximately 12 to 14 careworkers and junior nurses, ensuring high standards of resident care Oversee the frail care unit and in-home care services provided to retired residents Manage the kitchen and team of three cooks, ensuring appropriate standards of food service and hygiene Manage the cleaning staff, and the laundry, which is sent off site for washing Coordinate and ensure a programme of resident activities and engagement is consistently delivered Build positive relationships with residents, families, staff and service providers Monitor and support high occupancy levels within the care unit, identify potential residents within the estate, and send quotes and conduct site tours for prospective residents Oversee staffing, supplies and equipment within the unit's budget Liaise regularly with Head Office and the Retirement Estate Board Ensure operational, clinical and service standards are maintained
Requirements:
Registered Nurse with current South African Nursing Council (SANC) registration (essential) At least 5 years of nursing experience, including at least 2 years in a leadership or management role Experience in elderly care is preferred Warm, approachable and caring, with a customer-service orientation and a passion for working with older people Valid driver's licence and own vehicle
On offer: Basic salary, with a provident fund in addition Discretionary 13th cheque Accommodation on the estate if relocating, as part of the package (meals and utilities included) Permanent position, linked to the site contract Monday to Friday, office hours, with occasional overtime as and when needed
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Desired Skills:
- Registered Nurse
- Frail Care
- Aged Care
- Nursing Management
- Geriatric Care
- Staff Management
Desired Work Experience:
- 5 to 10 years Nursing / Professional Care Giving
Desired Qualification Level & Accreditations:
- Diploma
- South African Nursing Council
About The Employer:
A retirement care management company providing professional nursing care, cleaning, laundry, gardening and catering services to retirement facilities. This position is based at a non-profit retirement village in the Garden Route, run on a life rights basis, which offers frail care and assisted living on site and caring services to cottage residents.
Employer & Job Benefits:
- Provident Fund
- Accommodation
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