SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:
Oversee the daily operations of a healthcare unit within a retirement community, to lead a team of nurses, healthcare and support staff to ensure high-quality resident care, and maintain smooth and efficient unit management.
**Accommodation provided
Minimum Requirements and Qualifications:
- Registered Nurse with the South African Nursing Council (SANC)
- 5 years nursing experience, with a minimum of 2 years in a management role
- Must have experience in elderly care
- Facility and team management experience, including kitchens, laundry, and nursing
- Proficiency in both English and Afrikaans
- Must have a valid driver's license and own transport
Key Performance Areas:
- Serve as the main contact for residents and families, providing healthcare updates and addressing concerns with empathy
- Lead and manage nursing, cleaning, and kitchen staff to maintain high standards of care and service for residents
- Oversee nursing care, including developing and updating care plans, monitoring resident health and adjusting care as needed
- Quality and compliance management to meet healthcare regulations and internal standards, including regular quality checks and addressing any issues impacting care or compliance
- Staff performance management, including training and development
- Budget and resource management, including consumables, supplies, and equipment
- Oversee scheduling, documentation, and reporting
- Manage occupancy levels, including conducting tours and assisting with onboarding new residents
