What Jobs are available for Critical Care Nurse in South Africa?

Oasis Health Services are recruiting for ICU Registered Nurses based in Bellville at a large private hospital group.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Relevant nursing qualification
• Registered with the South African Nursing Council (SANC)
• Post basic qualification in Critical Care advantageous
• Minimum 3 years ICU
• Reliable transport
• Located within the are or surrounding.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 2 weeks.

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: In person

Oasis Health Services are recruiting for a large private hospital group based in the Western Cape.

Minimum Requirements:

• Registered with SANC
• Relevant nursing qualification
• Post basic qualification in Critical Care advantageous
• Minimum 3 years ICU experience based in a private hospital
• Located within the area or surrounding
• Reliable transport

Kindly email your CV and certificates to

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 2 weeks.

Job Type: Permanent

Work Location: In person

• Strong quality patient care orientation


• BLS competent


• Supervise and orientate junior staff members and students


• Perform teaching rounds with junior staff members and students


• Competently administering oral medication


• Perform wound care


• High energy levels and tolerance for stress/pressure


• Problem analysis/solving skills and accurate record keeping


• Adaptable and able to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team


• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills at all levels


• Ability to render basic and advanced nursing care without supervision


• Be prepared to partake in in-service training program, by attending and presenting talks formally and informally


• Adhere to hospital policies, protocols and best practices


• Knowledge and insight into infection prevention principles


• Promote and maintain patient health and give health education


• Knowledge of scientific nursing process


• Able to complete patient assessments, compiling and implementation of appropriate nursing care plan


• Safe administration of medication, and knowledge of management of schedule medication


• Adhere and enforce hospital policies and protocols and quality improvement initiatives


• Ad hoc duties

• Current Registration with SANC as a Registered Nurse


• Post Basic Qualification in Critical Care General will be advantageous


• Minimum 2 -3 years’ proven experience as a Registered Nurse in ICU


• Ventilator competency is essential


• Shift work compulsory and work overtime when required


• Be flexible and willing to assist in other departments

• Strong quality patient care orientation


• BLS competent


• Supervise and orientate junior staff members and students


• Perform teaching rounds with junior staff members and students


• Competently administering oral medication


• Perform wound care


• High energy levels and tolerance for stress/pressure


• Problem analysis/solving skills and accurate record keeping


• Adaptable and able to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team


• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills at all levels


• Ability to render basic and advanced nursing care without supervision


• Be prepared to partake in in-service training program, by attending and presenting talks formally and informally


• Adhere to hospital policies, protocols and best practices


• Knowledge and insight into infection prevention principles


• Promote and maintain patient health and give health education


• Knowledge of scientific nursing process


• Able to complete patient assessments, compiling and implementation of appropriate nursing care plan


• Safe administration of medication, and knowledge of management of schedule medication


• Adhere and enforce hospital policies and protocols and quality improvement initiatives


• Ad hoc duties

• Current Registration with SANC as a Registered Nurse


• Post Basic Qualification in Critical Care General will be advantageous


• Minimum 2 -3 years’ proven experience as a Registered Nurse in ICU


• Ventilator competency is essential


• Shift work compulsory and work overtime when required


• Be flexible and willing to assist in other departments

Job Purpose

The ICU Qualified Registered Nurse is responsible for delivering specialized, evidence-based nursing care to critically ill patients within the Intensive Care Unit. This role requires advanced clinical knowledge, critical thinking, and the ability to manage life-support equipment while ensuring optimal patient safety and recovery.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care & Monitoring

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill patients in line with ICU protocols.
• Monitor, assess, and record patients' conditions, responding to changes promptly.
• Administer intravenous therapies, medications, and blood products safely.
• Operate and manage life-support and monitoring equipment (ventilators, infusion pumps, cardiac monitors, etc.).
• Assist physicians during procedures and emergencies.

Patient & Family Support

• Educate and support patients' families, explaining treatment plans and progress.
• Provide emotional support to patients and families during critical care.

Compliance & Safety

• Ensure adherence to infection prevention and control policies.
• Maintain accurate, detailed patient records and handover reports.
• Comply with SANC regulations and hospital protocols.

Collaboration

• Work in collaboration with doctors, anaesthetists, and multidisciplinary ICU teams.
• Participate in ward rounds and contribute to treatment planning.
• Mentor junior nurses and contribute to ICU training initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma/Degree in Nursing.
• Postgraduate qualification in Critical Care Nursing / ICU (essential).
• Current registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC).
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in an ICU environment.
• Strong clinical competence in mechanical ventilation, haemodynamic monitoring, and emergency care.

Core Competencies

• Advanced critical thinking and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in high-stress environments.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Compassion, resilience, and patient-centered care.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.

Remuneration

Market-related salary with benefits, depending on experience and qualifications.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: In person

Nursetec SA seeks a Clinical Facilitator:

• Conduct screening on staff to be placed @ Hospitals.
• To develop training material.
• To present Workshops and to further develop staff according to the Client's needs.
• Perform quality checks on staff @ various Hospitals.
• Handle incident counselling.
• Assist staff with compliance needs, like, but not limited to immunization.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Relevant Nursing degree or Diploma.
• ICU Trained
• Relevant experience in Life Health Care Hospitals & Private Hospitals.

Skills:

• Superior interpersonal Skills.
• People Management Skills.
• Ability to take educational charge.
• Computer literate.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Negotiable.

*Applicants must have their own vehicle and valid Driver's Licence

*Applicants must be able to commute/relocate

Location: Rustenburg, North West

Experience:

Clinical Facilitation: 1 year (Preferred)

Note:

Applicants without an ICU Qualification will not be considered for the Clinical Facilitator Position.

If you have not heard back from us in 2 weeks, please note your application was unsuccessful.

Practice patient care according to the Scope of Practice and assume total responsibility for these activities

Communicate effectively with doctors regarding requirements

Contribute to the holistic care of patients

Attend handover of report at shift commencement

Communicate effectively with patients regarding their care

Promote patient of health and wellbeing

Give a detailed hand over to the Wards sister

Audit of health records to ensure compliance

Ensure all stock is well controlled and managed, charged and credited appropriately

Promote and maintain good public relations with patients, relatives and visitors

Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse / Midwife or equivalent NQF 7 qualification

Relevant qualification and experience in a specialised area

Post basic diploma is essential

Compulsory BLS certification, PALS will be advantageous

Advanced Computer Literacy

Capacity to implement and maintain standards of health practice required from all accredited bodies and appropriate health legislation

Flexible in working hours/Shifts

Between 1 - 3 Years

Perform nursing duties in accordance with the South African Nursing Council (SANC), Department of Health (DOH) and National Core Standards

Adhere to the principles and standards of patient advocacy according to the SANC acts and Omissions, Company Code of Conduct, patient rights and Responsibility charter, National Millennium Development goals and the responsibility of continuous professional development (CPD)

Supervise, organize, lead and control work for self and team to ensure efficient completion of tasks

Actively participate in internal and external auditing processes, for example DOH, National core standards, SHERQ, SANC and Risk Audit

Document patient care services by accurately charting inpatient and department records including updating care plans as patient needs changes

Monitor activities of nurses to ensure compliance with protocols, security and safety of patient environment, Group Nursing policies and procedures, SANC requirements on findings through regular unit round

Participate actively during a resuscitation where necessary

Build mutually beneficial relationships with both internal and external stakeholders

Utilize supplies and equipment in an economical manner reducing wastage whilst maintaining overall control

Carry out basic assessment of patient vital signs, intake and output and accurately monitor and record data relating to patient condition

Escalate any issues to Unit Manager

Nursing degree/Diploma

Qualification in Critical Nursing Science essential

Current registration with South African Nursing Council

BLS qualification. Updated ACLS PALS, ATLS advantageous

Post registration experience preferred

Previous experience in a private hospital environment advantageous.

Computer Literacy

Between 1 - 3 Years

ABOUT THE ROLE:

To provide quality care to patients in need of dialysis. Collaborate as a team to ensure effective patient care delivery and achievement of desired patient outcomes.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Acute Clinical Technologist will be responsible for:

• Communication of clinical information with patients and their relatives.
• Execution of prescribed treatments.
• Refer newly diagnosed patients to appropriate dialysis facilities in their vicinity, ensuring the receiving clinic is provided with the patient information to ensure continuity of care.
• Monitor new vascular access for bleeding, bruit and other complications and report to Clinician.
• Adverse events and deviations from treatment prescriptions to Clinician and line manager
• Report changes in patient progress effectively.
• Communication with all staff to ensure patient treatments are carried out according to prescriptions.
• Monitor and react on incoming lines of communication (email, text messages, voice calls etc.)
• Inspect equipment for faults and report to technical department
• Ensuring Acute equipment is being stored correctly and disinfected regularly (plugged in to prevent dead battery)
• Educate patients and family members.
• Educate nursing staff in hospitals on management and care of renal patients.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• National Senior Certificate (Matric)
• Clinical Technologist: Nephrology Qualification
• Valid SANC / HPCSA registration
• ACLS and BLS Certification
• Computer literate
• Minimum 4 years dialysis experience
• Must have own transport and valid driver's license.

Closing date:

Interested candidates who meet the requirements are invited to apply by forwarding a comprehensive CV to urcsa.- by
12 September 2025
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