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Faircape Health is looking for an experienced and compassionate Locum Registered Nurse to join the healthcare team at Onrus Manor in Hermanus, Western Cape. This is a contract position offered on a Service Level Agreement basis, with a market-related salary.
About the company and the work
Faircape Health is extending the subacute care and rehabilitation services of Onrus Manor, its long-term healthcare facility in Onrus, Hermanus. The facility cares for patients who need short-term, long-term, dementia, respite and palliative care, in a secure and nurturing environment. Its care aims to bridge the gap between hospital and home, with a multidisciplinary team of leading healthcare professionals supporting healing in every aspect of a resident’s stay. The Registered Nurse reports directly to the Senior Nursing Service Manager on all nursing matters.
Role details and duties
The nurse’s clinical responsibilities include:
- Developing and implementing individualised care plans for each resident
- Reviewing and updating care plans regularly to reflect residents’ evolving health conditions, and making sure they align with both medical and personal needs
- Ensuring compliance with care plans and established nursing protocols
- Conducting high-risk assessments and accurately documenting essential information
- Upholding best practice methods and principles in all clinical tasks performed within the facility
- Ensuring the safe and proper administration of medication, in line with established medication management procedures, and making sure medication is appropriately stored and blister packs are managed according to procedures
- Implementing and maintaining infection control protocols when required
- Monitoring nursing stock levels and ensuring necessary supplies are available
Emergency and incident management duties include following established policies in emergencies, including calling Emergency Services as needed, acting according to patients’ living wills or advance directives during emergencies or resuscitation efforts, and ensuring the multidisciplinary team and families are promptly informed of any incidents or changes in a resident’s condition.
Working hours
Normal working days are Monday to Sunday. The nurse will be required to work 16.25 shifts per month, subject to the agreed locum schedule. Day shifts run from 07h00 to 19h00, and night shifts from 19h00 to 07h00.
Requirements
Applicants should meet the following requirements, as stated in the original advert:
- SANC registered as a Registered Nurse
- Proven experience as a Registered Nurse, and experience in a similar healthcare environment
- Experience in patient assessments, medication administration and care planning
- Understanding of nursing protocols, infection control and patient safety standards
- Clear health record, clear criminal record and clear credit record
- Contactable references
Up-to-date Basic Life Support certification is advantageous, as is knowledge of dementia care, frail care and palliative care. The advert also calls for strong clinical skills, excellent communication with patients, families and healthcare professionals, the ability to make critical decisions and handle emergencies calmly and efficiently, flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances and new protocols, close teamwork with other healthcare professionals, good time management and prioritisation during shifts, and a compassionate, patient-focused approach.
Where to find and apply safely
Apply only through the original Careers24 listing for this vacancy, using the Apply button on this page. You can also learn more about Faircape and the position on the Faircape website. Do not pay anyone to apply, and do not share banking details or passwords with anyone claiming to arrange the job.
Practical tips
Because the closing date is 29 December 2026, apply in good time. Have your SANC registration, references and any Basic Life Support certification ready, and highlight experience in dementia, frail or palliative care if you have it.
How the process works
Applications are submitted through the Careers24 listing for this vacancy. Please note that if you do not hear from Faircape Health within two weeks, your application should be considered unsuccessful.
Important information
This post is for information only and is not the employer. Always confirm the details, including the closing date, on the original advert before you apply.
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