Village Enrolled Nurse

Are you an experienced Enrolled Nurse who enjoys supporting older people to remain independent and well in their own homes?

Methodist Homes is looking for a Village Enrolled Nurse at Elandshaven Retirement Village. The role focuses on monitoring resident wellbeing, identifying concerns early, supporting families, and providing professional oversight and guidance to care workers.

This position may be particularly well suited to an experienced Enrolled Nurse who has retired from full-time practice but is not yet ready to stop working completely and would like to remain professionally active in a meaningful, part-time role. Applicants must, however, remain SANC registered and be comfortable with the live-in and on-call requirements of the position.

Methodist Homes for the Aged South Africa is a trusted non-profit organisation that has provided quality accommodation and care for retirees and older adults since 1970. With more than five decades of experience, the organisation is known for compassion, dignity, and excellence in service within the retirement sector. Methodist Homes offers a full range of accommodation options, from independent living units to frail care and specialised Alzheimer’s and dementia support.

This full-spectrum model enables residents to age in place, transitioning to higher levels of care while remaining in the same community. The organisation is committed to offering a safe, respectful, and nurturing environment where every resident can thrive.

• Assess new residents and complete annual assessments of Village residents.
• Monitor residents' physical, psychological and general wellbeing, record changes in condition and identify concerns at an early stage.
• Ensure daily resident check-ins, keep emergency information current and support emergency readiness, including panic-button checks.
• Ensure nursing tasks and care standards comply with acceptable standards of care and relevant South African nursing requirements.
• Identify and report incidents, medico-legal risks and health and safety concerns in residents' environments.
• Help residents and families arrange additional care when needed, including care-worker support or transfer to an appropriate Care Unit.
• Supervise and guide Village and private caregivers, carry out spot checks and communicate concerns to management and families where appropriate.
• Support caregiver training and provide health education to residents and families, while maintaining dignity, privacy and respect.

• Matric / Grade 12.
• Diploma/Certificate for Enrolled Nurse.
• Qualification or experience in geriatric nursing.
• Minimum 3 years' experience working as a Professional Nurse.
• Must be fluent in Afrikaans (written and spoken) - essential.
• Intermediate MS Word, Excel and Outlook skills, and physical fitness for the role.

• Valid Code 8/10 South African Driver's Licence.
• Ability to speak English would be an advantage.

• Professional, discreet and committed to confidentiality and resident dignity.
• A strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work sensitively with residents and families.
• Able to guide, teach and supervise care workers and maintain appropriate standards of care.
• Organised, dependable and able to work independently, solve problems and remain calm under pressure.
• Comfortable with the live-in arrangement and the specified on-call responsibilities.

25 hours per week, Monday-Friday: 08:00-13:00

On site and on call, Monday-Friday: 18:00-06:00

This is a live-in position and is non-negotiable. The incumbent must also be prepared to work overtime and at weekends if required.

Basic Salary: R 8680.00 per month

Accommodation is provided in the form of a bachelor unit in the village