Location: Cape Town, Western Cape
Job Type: Permanent
Division: Newlands
Business Unit: Nursing
Industry: Hospital & Healthcare / Physical Rehabilitation
Posted: 19 February 2026
Closing Date: Open vacancy (no fixed closing date)
About the Company
The Nurture Health Group is South Africa’s leading physical rehabilitation hospital group, specialising in post-acute, facility-based healthcare outside traditional acute hospital settings.
Nurture Health exists to enable individuals and their families to live meaningful, fulfilled lives despite physical impairment or disability. Its success is driven by experienced, interdisciplinary teams working collaboratively to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
Position Overview
Nurture Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the nursing team at its Nurture Newlands physical rehabilitation facility in Cape Town. Reporting to the Nursing Manager, this permanent role is ideal for a dedicated nursing professional passionate about person-centred rehabilitation care.
The successful candidate will play a critical role in delivering high-quality nursing services within a high-care rehabilitation environment, ensuring patient safety, dignity, and excellent clinical outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver professional nursing care in line with SANC scope of practice
- Monitor patient conditions and respond appropriately to clinical changes
- Maintain accurate and comprehensive nursing documentation
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary rehabilitation teams
- Ensure compliance with quality standards, safety protocols, and risk management procedures
- Promote patient comfort, dignity, and holistic well-being
- Support patients and families throughout the rehabilitation journey
- Work flexible shifts, including weekends and public holidays
Minimum Requirements
Essential
- Grade 12 / Matric certificate
- Relevant Registered Nurse qualification
- Current registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC)
- 3 years or more experience as a Registered Nurse in a high-care environment
- Willingness to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays
Advantageous
- Previous experience in physical rehabilitation nursing
Core Competencies
- Strong clinical nursing skills with high attention to detail
- Computer literacy
- Fluency in English (spoken, written, and reading)
- Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills
- Ability to adapt to changing workloads and patient needs
- Professional and ethical conduct at all times
- Strong awareness of risk management and quality standards
- Knowledge of health and safety regulations
- Commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for patients and their families
Why Join Nurture Health?
- Be part of South Africa’s leading rehabilitation healthcare group
- Work in a values-driven organisation focused on patient recovery and independence
- Collaborative, supportive, and interdisciplinary work environment
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patients’ lives
- Strong organisational values: Collaboration, Innovation, Communication, Safety, and Continuous Improvement
POPIA Compliance
All personal information submitted will be processed in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). Information will be used solely for recruitment purposes.
How to Apply
Interested candidates must apply via the official Nurture Health Group careers platform.
Important: If you do not receive feedback within two weeks of submitting your application, please consider it unsuccessful.
The employer reserves the right to withdraw the advertisement at any time.
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