Stellenbosch: Nurse Private Residence

About the Role

A family is seeking a compassionate and experienced Professional Nurse or Enrolled Nurse to provide dedicated care for an elderly couple in a private home environment. The successful candidate will work alongside existing carers but will take responsibility for professional nursing tasks, medication supervision, and overall health monitoring.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care for an Elderly couple
• Manage and monitor a catheter, including:
• Handling catheter care
• Changing when necessary
• Assisting if blockage occurs
• Medication management, including checking and administering medication as prescribed
• Monitor and report on general health and wellbeing
• Work alongside carers to ensure the patients receive proper support
• Provide general nursing oversight and guidance where necessary
• Occasionally accompany patient to town
• Ensure patients are comfortable, safe, and well cared for at all times

Requirements

• Qualified Nurse (Registered or Enrolled)
• Experience caring for elderly patients
• Strong catheter management experience is essential
• Good understanding of medication monitoring
• Friendly, patient, and compassionate personality
• Willing to work in a private home environment
• Own reliable transport required
• Physically and emotionally suited to elderly care

Qualifications

• Formal education/certifications not specified

Salary & Benefits

• Salary information not specified