Village Nurse
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Job Location:
Cape Town - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
14 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Village Nurse is responsible for delivering high-quality person-centred nursing care that promotes resident health safety and independence within the village. The role focuses on proactive health monitoring clinical care delivery medication management emergency response and coordinated care planning for residents across assisted and independent living
Duties & Responsibilities
Promoting Resident Health & Independence Providing proactive nursing support health monitoring and wellness checks to ensure residents maintain a safe and independent lifestyle for as long as possible.
Delivering Quality Clinical Care Managing clinics at Rathfelder Riverside (walk-ins) and Fernbridge (Clinic Hour) providing accurate assessments administering treatment and ensuring continuity of care.
Medication & Care Management Overseeing medication administration TB care script renewals and liaising with healthcare providers to ensure safe and effective treatment plans.
Emergency Preparedness & Response Acting swiftly in emergencies attending to falls coordinating with ambulance services and families and being on standby when required to safeguard residents lives and well-being.
Care Coordination & Supervision Collaborating with the Care Manager supporting private caregivers participating in vulnerability and family meetings and ensuring care plans are effectively implemented.
Resident & Family Engagement Building trusting relationships through health education emotional support and ongoing communication with residents and their families.
Governance & Compliance Upholding CPOAs values policies and regulatory standards to ensure ethical safe and person-centred care delivery
Desired Experience & Qualification
Registered Professional Nurse with the South African Nursing Council (SANC).
Minimum of 3 years nursing experience preferably in geriatric care or community health.
Current knowledge of medication management TB care wound care and chronic disease management.
Experience with digital healthcare documentation systems (e.g. Digi Age) advantageous.
Package & Remuneration
Basic Salary: R 20000 - R 25 000
Plus: Cell-phone Allowance Medical Aid: Discovery Pension Fund Funeral Benefit
Annual Leave: 15 days per annum
Accommodation: This is a live-in position. The Village Nurse is required to reside on-site to ensure accessibility for after-hours and weekend emergencies. Accommodation will be provided within the facility and the nurse is expected to be available for standby duties as outlined under Emergency Response. Details regarding accommodation utilities and related terms will be specified in the employment contract
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- ICU Experience
- Dermal Fillers
- Experience Administering Injections
- Home Care
- Nursing
- Botox Experience
- Critical Care Experience
- Medication Administration
- Tube Feeding
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