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Medwell Birdhaven is looking for a caring, professional, and motivated Registered Nurse (Estate Nurse) to join our Estate team. This role is ideal for a nurse who enjoys preventative healthcare, resident wellness, and building meaningful relationships with older persons in an independent living environment.

Location: Midstream, Midrand

Minimum Requirements

• Registered with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Registered Nurse with 3 years of experience
• Experience in primary healthcare, community health, retirement villages, or geriatric nursing will be advantageous.
• Excellent clinical assessment, communication, and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Familiar with assessments tools (especially the DQ98 form)
• Knowledge of the Older Persons Act

Key Responsibilities

• Provide community healthcare services, including routine clinics and wellness assessments for Retirement Estate residents.
• Respond to and assist with medical emergencies within the Retirement Estate (as well as after hours and weekends for the interim).
• Conduct health assessments for prospective residents and perform ongoing resident re-evaluations.
• Coordinate and assist with health education and wellness talks for residents.
• Liaise with residents, families, doctors, and other healthcare professionals when required.
• Identify residents who may benefit from home-based care services.
• Supervise and support the Home-Based Care team.
• Manage resident medication where required.
• Maintain accurate nursing records and ensure compliance with professional nursing standards.
• Perform any other lawful duties relevant to the position.

Work hours:

Current need will be: 07:00 – 16:00

Monday to Friday
On call for emergency call outs after hours.

Weekend: Off but must be available for emergency calls.

Please submit your updated CV, proof of current SANC registration, and copies of your relevant nursing qualifications when applying.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Pay: R35 000,00 - R40 000,00 per month

Work Location: In person