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POSITION INFO:
Registered Nurse
Location: Heilbron, Free State
Position Type: Permanent | Full-Time
Start Date: As Soon As Possible
Salary: Market-Related (Based on Experience)
Industry: Healthcare | Nursing
About the Opportunity
Medical Resources Group is recruiting on behalf of our client, a well-established Old Age Home in Heilbron, Free State, for a qualified and compassionate Registered Nurse to join their nursing team.
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing professional nursing care to residents, monitoring their ongoing clinical needs, administering medication, maintaining accurate clinical records, and supporting their overall health, comfort, and well-being.
This opportunity is ideally suited to a Registered Nurse who has a genuine passion for working with elderly residents and is committed to providing compassionate, patient-centred nursing care.
Key Responsibilities
Resident Care & Clinical Nursing
Provide professional nursing care to residents.
Conduct nursing assessments and monitor residents' health and clinical needs.
Develop, implement, and monitor individualised nursing care plans.
Monitor vital signs and identify changes in residents' health conditions.
Perform wound care and other nursing procedures within scope of practice.
Assist with the management and monitoring of chronic health conditions.
Respond appropriately to medical emergencies and changes in residents' clinical condition.
Coordinate referrals and further medical intervention where required.
Medication Management
Administer prescribed medication safely and accurately.
Maintain accurate medication administration records.
Monitor residents for medication effectiveness and adverse reactions.
Ensure medication is stored, controlled, and managed according to applicable requirements and facility procedures.
Multidisciplinary Care
Liaise with Medical Doctors and other healthcare professionals regarding residents' clinical needs.
Coordinate continuity of care and follow-up treatment.
Communicate professionally and compassionately with residents and their families.
Work collaboratively with nursing staff, caregivers, and management.
Clinical Administration & Compliance
Maintain accurate and confidential nursing and resident records.
Complete clinical documentation, nursing notes, and incident reports.
Ensure compliance with SANC professional standards and applicable policies and procedures.
Maintain appropriate infection prevention and control standards.
Support quality assurance and resident safety initiatives.
Nursing Team Support
Provide guidance and clinical support to Enrolled Nurses, Nursing Assistants, and Caregivers where required.
Assist with the coordination of nursing activities and resident care.
Promote high professional standards, teamwork, and compassionate care.
Minimum Requirements
Registered Nurse qualification – Essential
Current SANC registration – Essential
Previous experience working with elderly patients or residents – Advantageous
Experience in an Old Age Home, Frail Care, Hospital, Rehabilitation, or similar healthcare environment – Advantageous
Sound clinical assessment and nursing skills
Knowledge of medication administration and management
Knowledge of wound care and infection prevention and control
Strong clinical documentation and record-keeping skills
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
Compassionate and patient-centred approach to elderly care
Key Competencies
The ideal candidate will be:
Compassionate and respectful towards elderly residents
Professional, ethical, and clinically competent
Patient and attentive to residents' individual needs
Highly organised with strong attention to detail
Calm and capable of responding appropriately to clinical emergencies
Reliable and accountable
Able to communicate sensitively with residents and their families
A supportive and collaborative team member
Working Hours
Working hours will be based on the operational roster requirements.
Candidates should be comfortable working shifts, weekends, and public holidays where required.
Remuneration
Market-Related – Based on Experience
How to Apply
Please email your CV and proof of current SANC registration to:
Subject Line: Registered Nurse – Heilbron
If you do not receive feedback within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.
