Registered / General Nurse - Cape Town environs
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Simon's Town, Western Cape
Permanent
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Posted 02 June 2025

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Job Description

Our client is looking for a Registered / General Nurse with at least 5 years' experience to join their team at a leading addiction recovery clinic.  Their team is committed to helping clients achieve long term recovery in a supportive, professional environment.

Qualifications and Requirements:

  • Registered Nurse (RN) or General Nurse Qualification.
  • Minimum of 5 years' professional nursing experience.
  • Experience in addiction and/or psychiatric care - advantageous but not a necessity - must be open to learning.
  • Valid Nursing Council Registration (SANC receipt required).
  • Computer literate - must be able to work with electronic medical notes.
  • Own transport is essential.
  • Willing to work day and night shifts.
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Key Responsibilities:

Medication Management - ordering, issuing and accurate record keeping.
Electronic Medical documentation - recording all interactions on an online system.
Client Monitoring and Support - overseeing clients at mealtimes, monitoring eating disorders, self-harm risks and mental wellbeing.
Client Admissions - ensuring smooth, professional intake and settling new clients.
Medical Coordination - accompanying clients to doctors, dentists and blood services.
Virtual Consultations - connecting clients to doctors and social workers via online platforms (Teams/Zoom).
Weekend Responsibilities - accompany clients on shopping trips (Saturdays) and outings (Sundays) in our company vehicle