Registered Nurse

COMPANY/CLIENT NAME: Highlands House

POSITION:  Registered Professional Nurse

CLOSING DATE: 09 September 2026

GENERAL

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Location: Vredehoek, Cape Town

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Reporting to:

Health Services Manager

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Hours of work: 7am- 7pm

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Nature of contract: Permanent, full-time

Salary range : market related, commensurate with skill and experience.

Interested?

Complete the Google application form: https://forms.gle/R8yYhgHXxh5EzVvBA

ABOUT THE ORGANISATION AND THE ROLE

Well-established residential care facility for older persons, nestled at the foot of the mountain in Vredehoek, is seeking a Registered Professional Nurse to join their team. This role is central to delivering exceptional nursing care to residents while working closely with doctors and care staff to ensure a compassionate and well-coordinated care environment.

KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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Provide day-to-day clinical oversight and nursing support for residents, including assessment, treatment, monitoring, and follow-up care.

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Run the resident clinic, prioritise in-room visits where needed, and carry out nursing procedures within the scope of the home.

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Coordinate resident healthcare needs with Unit Managers, doctors, hospitals, families, and other relevant parties.

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Support and guide care staff on clinical interventions, ensuring clear instructions and accurate recordkeeping.

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Maintain high standards of clinical administration, including electronic health records, medical files, clinic documentation, incident tracking, and annual archiving.

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Oversee medical stock, equipment checks, and clinic organisation to ensure safe and effective service delivery.

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Support medication management in collaboration with the medication lead, including cover when required.

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Uphold infection prevention, regulatory compliance, and organisational policies, including end-of-life and emergency procedures.

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

The ideal applicant will have the following competencies: 

1.   Work experience and industry exposure

• Registration with SANC and DENOSA, essential
• Experience with geriatrics, desirable
• Technical knowledge and experience

2.    Strong Communication and interpersonal skills

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Knowledge and experience in working as part of a professional team, and working within an interdisciplinary team

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Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work within a team, and with older persons.

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Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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Motivated, patient, conscientious and proactive.

3.     Excellent Organisational and Administration Skills

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Strong organisational capabilities and excellent time management skills.

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Must be detail oriented and be able to work independently

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Ability to multitask and be flexible.

4.     Specific / General Requirements

·      An interest in and passion for working with older persons

·      Computer literacy skills including knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel and Outlook

Interested?

Complete the Google application form: https://forms.gle/R8yYhgHXxh5EzVvBA

Closing date for applications : 09 September 2026