Senior Shift Leader - Registered Nurse Day
Faircape Health delivers the full continuum of care across six world-class healthcare centres, all located within luxury Faircape Life retirement villages. Our facilities provide sub-acute care, frail care, dementia support, palliative care, and long-term nursing in secure, medically supervised environments where dignity and quality of life come first. We are seeking an experienced Senior Shift Leader (Unit Manager) – Registered Nurse (Day Shift) to join our team at Clé du Cap Healthcare Centre, based in Kirstenhof in Cape Town’s Southern Suburbs. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for overseeing nursing care delivery, managing daily shifts, and ensuring exceptional, person-centred clinical outcomes. You will lead and support nursing staff and carers while working closely with doctors, allied healthcare professionals, management, and our dedicated HR team. If you are a strong clinical nurse with leadership capability who enjoys responsibility, structure, and making a meaningful impact, this role offers both stability and purpose within a growing healthcare group. Key Responsibilities: Clinical Leadership \& Care Delivery Oversee and coordinate all nursing care within the unit, ensuring high clinical standards at all times Develop, implement, and regularly review individualised resident care plans Ensure care plans align with clinical requirements, resident preferences, and best-practice standards Conduct high-risk assessments and ensure accurate, compliant clinical documentation Ensure safe medication administration, storage, and blister-pack management in line with protocols Implement and maintain infection prevention and control standards Operational \& Shift Management Manage daily staffing, shift allocations, and operational flow of the unit Monitor staff compliance with care plans, policies, and procedures Manage clinical stock levels, par levels, and supply requirements Identify, address, and correct staff performance or behavioural issues when required Emergency \& Incident Management Act in line with policies during medical emergencies, including contacting emergency services when required Ensure adherence to residents’ living wills and advance directives Communicate incidents and resident deaths timeously to families and the multidisciplinary team (MDT) Requirements: Qualifications: SANC registered as a Registered Nurse. Up-to-date Basic Life Support certification is advantageous. Experience and Knowledge: Proven experience as a Unit Manager or Senior Shift Leader Experience in a similar leadership position is advantageous. Knowledge of Dementia care, Frail care, and Palliative care is advantageous. Proficiency in organizing and delivering training sessions for staff development. Experience with staff scheduling, supervision, and training Skills and Attributes: Clinical Expertise: Strong clinical skills and experience in nursing practice, including assessments, treatments, and patient care. Excellent communication skills to interact Problem-Solving: Capability to make critical decisions, solve complex problems, and handle emergency situations calmly and efficiently. Adaptability: Flexibility to handle changing circumstances and adapt quickly to new protocols or procedures. Team Collaboration: Foster a collaborative environment, working closely with other healthcare professionals to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Ability to effectively manage a nursing unit's daily operations. Skilled in addressing and correcting staff behaviour or performance issues. Time Management: Efficiently manage time and resources during shifts to prioritise patient care and operational tasks. Specific Requirements: Clear health record. Clear criminal record. Clear credit record. Two written references. Working Hours: Normal working days are Monday to Sunday. You will be required to work 16.25 shifts per month. Night shifts are from 07h00 - 19h00 You’ll be part of a well-established, multidisciplinary healthcare environment, supported by: A highly collaborative clinical team, including: + Onsite and visiting doctors + Registered Nurses and Enrolled Nurses + Experienced carers + Social Workers + Occupational Therapists Onsite medical support, ensuring close collaboration between nursing and medical teams Access to the Faircape Pharmacy based at Tokai, supporting efficient medication management and continuity of care Clear clinical governance structures, protocols, and escalation pathways An engaged and supportive HR and management team that understands healthcare operations A stable working environment within a growing healthcare group offering long-term career security In addition, we offer: Above-market, experience-related salaries Quarterly performance bonuses, recognising excellence and accountability Long-service leave, rewarding loyalty and commitment Well-resourced facilities within secure, professionally managed healthcare centres The opportunity to lead, mentor, and develop nursing teams in a structured environment Meaningful work where your leadership directly improves residents’ quality of life To apply or learn more about Faircape and the position, you can visit their website at https://faircape.co.za/. Please note that if you do not hear from Faircape Health within two weeks, your application should be considered unsuccessful.