Frail Care Manager

Introduction

Lead with Compassion. Deliver Excellence in Care.

Somerset Place Retirement Village is a registered NPO and seeking an experienced, compassionate, and highly capable Frail Care Manager  to lead our nursing and care team. This is an exceptional opportunity for a dedicated healthcare professional who is passionate about providing quality residential care to older persons while ensuring compliance, clinical excellence, and a resident-centred culture.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the management of our frail care facility reporting to the General Manager, ensuring that residents receive dignified, professional, and person-centred care in a safe and supportive environment.

Duties & Responsibilities

Clinical Leadership

• Oversee all nursing and clinical care services within the frail care unit.

• Ensure compliance with nursing standards, healthcare regulations, and professional best practice.

• Monitor resident health outcomes and care plans.

• Coordinate medical interventions and multidisciplinary care.

• Maintain accurate clinical records and reporting systems.

Staff Management

• Lead, mentor, and support nursing and caregiving teams.

• Manage staffing rosters, leave, and performance management processes.

• Facilitate staff training, development, and clinical competency assessments.

• Foster a culture of accountability, professionalism, and compassionate care.

Resident Care & Wellbeing

• Ensure residents receive holistic physical, emotional, social, and psychological support.

• Engage with residents and families regarding care planning and health concerns.

• Promote resident dignity, independence, and quality of life.

Compliance & Quality Assurance

• Maintain compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, and organisational policies.

• Lead infection prevention and control programmes.

• Manage risk, incident reporting, and quality improvement initiatives.

• Ensure readiness for audits and inspections.

Operational Management

• Manage clinical supplies, equipment, and healthcare resources.

• Collaborate closely with management on strategic and operational matters.

• Assist with budgeting and efficient resource utilisation.

• Contribute to healthcare policy development and service improvement.

Desired Experience & Qualification

Essential

• Registered Professional Nurse with the South African Nursing Council (SANC).

• Diploma or Degree in Nursing.

• Minimum 5 years' nursing experience.

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a supervisory, ward management, or matron role.

• Experience in frail care, geriatric care, retirement villages, hospitals, or long-term care facilities.

• Sound knowledge of elderly care, chronic disease management, infection control, and nursing legislation.

• Strong leadership and people management skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

• Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office.

Advantageous

• Qualification in Geriatric Nursing.

• Experience within a retirement village or residential care environment.

• Knowledge of quality assurance systems and healthcare governance.

Package & Remuneration

Package and remuneration to be negotiated.

Interested?

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit

• A comprehensive CV

• Copies of qualifications

• Current SANC registration

• Contactable professional references

Only suitably qualified candidates will be contacted.

Note : Candidates must achieve fingerprint clearance at SAPS and not be registered on any offences registers.

Somerset Place is committed to providing exceptional care, dignity, and quality of life for its residents. We welcome applications from individuals who share these values and are passionate about excellence in elderly care.