Care Manager

Care Manager (Registered Nurse)

Quadrant Gardens | Claremont, Cape Town

Join one of CPOA's Flagship Retirement Facilities

The Cape Peninsula Organisation for the Aged (CPOA) has been providing quality care and services to older persons for over 70 years. We are seeking a compassionate, experienced, and dynamic Care Manager (Registered Nurse) to lead our nursing team at Quadrant Gardens, one of our flagship retirement facilities situated in Claremont.

This is an exciting opportunity for a strong clinical leader who is passionate about delivering person-centred care while managing the day-to-day operations of a busy care centre.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the nursing and care team to ensure the delivery of high-quality resident care.
• Ensure compliance with SANC regulations, applicable legislation, and CPOA policies and procedures.
• Oversee resident admissions, assessments, care planning, and ongoing clinical reviews.
• Monitor residents' health and ensure that nursing care is delivered in accordance with professional standards.
• Provide clinical leadership, guidance, and support to Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses, Carers, and the multidisciplinary team.
• Manage staffing, duty rosters, leave planning, agency staff, performance management, and staff development.
• Investigate incidents, complaints, and clinical risks, implementing corrective actions where necessary.
• Oversee the implementation and effective use of the DigiAge system.
• Manage administrative functions, including monthly reporting, audits, staff meetings, and statutory documentation.
• Monitor budgets, occupancy levels, stock control, and operational expenditure.
• Ensure compliance with infection prevention and control, health and safety, and quality assurance standards.
• Foster positive relationships with residents, families, healthcare professionals, and other stakeholders.

Minimum Requirements

• Registered Nurse registered with the South African Nursing Council (SANC).
• A minimum of 5 years' nursing experience, preferably within an elderly care or frail care environment.
• Previous supervisory or management experience within a healthcare facility.
• Sound knowledge of elderly care, clinical governance, and nursing best practices.
• Excellent leadership, organisational, and people management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Computer literacy with sound administrative and report-writing skills.
• A valid driver's licence will be advantageous.

If you are a compassionate leader with a passion for excellence in elderly care, we would love to hear from you.

To Apply: Please submit your CV together with proof of your SANC registration and qualifications to egreen@cpoa.org.za

Application Question(s):

• What is your salary expectation?

Work Location: In person