Registered Nurse at The Faircape Health, Apply now!

Job Details

📌 Job Title: Locum Registered Nurse
🏥 Company: Faircape Health
📍 Location: Somerset West, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
💼 Job Type: Contract (Service Level Agreement)
🕒 Workplace Type: On-site
📊 Industry: Hospital & Healthcare

Company Overview

Faircape Health is a leading healthcare provider offering subacute care, rehabilitation, and long-term care services in a secure and compassionate environment. Their facilities in Somerset West focus on bridging the gap between hospital and home through a multidisciplinary approach, delivering high-quality care across dementia, frail care, respite, and palliative care services.

Job Overview

Faircape Health is seeking an experienced and compassionate Locum Registered Nurse to support operations across its Somerset West facilities.

This role involves leading nursing shifts, overseeing patient care, and ensuring compliance with healthcare standards. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining clinical excellence and delivering patient-centred care within a multidisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Duties:

• Develop and implement individualised patient care plans
• Review and update care plans based on patient needs
• Ensure compliance with care plans and clinical protocols
• Conduct high-risk assessments and maintain accurate documentation
• Administer medication safely and manage medication storage
• Implement infection control protocols where required
• Manage stock levels and medical supplies

Emergency & Incident Management:

• Respond to emergencies in line with established procedures
• Coordinate with emergency services when necessary
• Act in accordance with patient directives during critical situations
• Report incidents and communicate with families and the multidisciplinary team

Qualifications

Education:

• Registered Nurse qualification with SANC registration
• Basic Life Support certification (advantageous)

Experience:

• Proven experience as a Shift Leader or Duty Sister
• Experience in similar healthcare environments
• Knowledge of dementia, frail care, and palliative care (advantageous)

Skills:

• Strong clinical and patient care expertise
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Ability to manage and lead nursing teams
• Time management and organisational skills
• Adaptability in a fast-paced healthcare environment

CV Tips

• Clearly indicate your SANC registration and nursing qualifications
• Highlight your shift leadership or supervisory experience
• Include experience in dementia, frail care, or palliative care
• Showcase your ability to handle emergencies and patient care planning
• Keep your CV concise and tailored to clinical nursing roles

Benefits of Joining the Company

• Quarterly performance bonuses
• Additional pay for Sundays and public holidays
• Long service leave benefits
• Discount on company internet (ISP) packages
• Work within a supportive and multidisciplinary healthcare team

Company Policy

Faircape Health is committed to fair and ethical recruitment practices. All applicants must meet compliance requirements, including clear health, criminal, and credit records, as well as providing contactable references.

If you do not receive feedback within two weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful. The company promotes a professional, respectful, and patient-focused working environment.