45 Critical Care jobs in Cape Town

Professional Nurse - Critical Care

Closing date: 29/09/2025

Number of positions: 1

Recruiter name: Helena Padayachee

Reference number: 62480

Workplace Type: On-site

Job Type: Specialised Nursing

Employment type: Full-time

Location: Southern Suburbs, Western Cape, South Africa (Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa)

Note: If you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile.

To deliver safe, comprehensive and quality nursing care according to the Scope of Practice.

• Deliver quality nursing care in collaboration with a multi-professional team
• Identify, prevent and manage risks to ensure patient safety
• Facilitate a positive patient experience by creating a conducive environment
• Provide accurate and comprehensive records of all nursing interventions
• Create a learning environment that builds staff competence
• Ensure that all utilized stock and equipment are accurately charged

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION: Degree / Diploma in General Nursing

DESIRED EDUCATION: Midwifery; Postgraduate certificate/ diploma in relevant specialty area

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: None

DESIRED EXPERIENCE: 1 year post-graduate qualification experience before placement in a specialised unit

• Infection prevention and control
• Pharmacology
• Scientific nursing principles and process
• Nursing record keeping
• Patient assessment skills
• Nursing processes and procedures
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
• Develop/ modify a nursing care plan
• Relevant nursing legislation
• Basic life support trained (ACLS; ATLS; PALS training for specialised wards)
• Risk identification

All applicants will be considered, with the understanding that preference will be given in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa, as well as internal applicants/employees that meet the minimum requirements.

• ICU
• Infection Control
• Medical
• Labor and Delivery
• Nursing
• Healthcare

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Health Care Provider

• Hospitals and Health Care

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Mediclinic Cape Town | Cape Town | South Africa

Closing date: 29/09/2025
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Helena Padayachee
Reference number: 62480
Workplace Type: On-site
Permanent

Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile

To deliver safe, comprehensive and quality nursing care according to the Scope of Practice

• Deliver quality nursing care in collaboration with a multi-professional team
• Identify, prevent and manage risks to ensure patient safety
• Facilitate a positive patient experience by creating a conducive environment
• Provide accurate and comprehensive records of all nursing interventions
• Create a learning environment that builds staff competence
• Ensure that all utilised stock and equipment are accurately charged

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION: Degree / Diploma in General Nursing

DESIRED EDUCATION: Midwifery; Postgraduate certificate/ diploma in relevant specialty area

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: None

DESIRED EXPERIENCE: 1 year post-graduate qualification experience before placement in a specialised unit

• Infection prevention and control
• Pharmacology
• Scientific nursing principles and process
• Nursing record keeping
• Patient assessment skills
• Nursing processes and procedures
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
• Develop/ modify a nursing care plan
• Relevant nursing legislation
• Basic life support trained (ACLS; ATLS; PALS training for specialised wards)
• Risk identification

All applicants will be considered, with the understanding that preference will be given in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa, as well as internal applicants/employees that meet the minimum requirements.

Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile

Hire Resolve is currently working with a well-established healthcare organization in search of a dedicated ICU Registered Nurse to join their team. As an ICU Registered Nurse, you will play a crucial role in providing specialized care to critically ill patients.

Responsibilities :

1. Monitor and assess critically ill patients, providing necessary interventions and treatments
2. Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians
3. Collaborate with the healthcare team to develop and implement patient care plans
4. Ensure accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes
5. Maintain a safe and clean environment for patients
6. Communicate effectively with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals
7. Stay up-to-date with advancements in critical care nursing
8. Adhere to infection control and safety protocols

Requirements :

• Valid nursing qualification and registration with the relevant nursing board
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working in an ICU setting
• Specialized training and certification in critical care nursing
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and make quick decisions
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team

Benefits :

Please note that this position is based in The Middle East, relocation, accommodation and additional benefits apply.

We are seeking experienced and highly skilled Registered Nurses to join our dynamic healthcare team in the Middle East. As a Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for providing compassionate and comprehensive patient care, adhering to the highest standards of nursing practice. The successful candidate will possess a solid educational background, significant clinical experience, and a commitment to excellence in healthcare delivery .

Responsibilities :

• Provide direct patient care, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing interventions.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure holistic patient care and treatment plans.
• Administer medications and treatments according to physician orders and established protocols.
• Monitor patient vital signs and condition, reporting any changes or concerns to the appropriate medical personnel.
• Educate patients and their families about disease management, treatment options, and preventive care measures.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records and documentation.
• Adhere to hospital policies, procedures, and safety regulations at all times.
• Conducts an individualized patient assessment, prioritizing the data collection based on the patient's immediate condition or needs within timeframe specified by client facility's policies, procedures, or protocols and in accordance with standards of professional nursing practice.
• Performs appropriate treatments as ordered by the physician in a timely and accurate manner.
• Collaborates and communicates effectively with other health team members in an effort to maintain patient's ongoing plan of care.
• Provides ongoing education to patient and family and customized to patient / families ability to learn and retain.
• Documents patient's assessment findings, physical / psychosocial responses to nursing intervention and progress towards problem resolution.
• Initiates and participated in emergency resuscitative measures according to protocol.
• Maintains current competency in medical surgical nursing.
• Assists doctors in medical and surgical diagnostic procedures by preparing patients and getting ready with required items.
• Integrates ethical provisions in all areas of practice, and report illegal, incompetent or impaired practices.
• Maintains confidentiality in matters related to patient, family and facility staff.
• Observes Standard Precautions as per CDC, OSHA and Kuwait MOH guidelines.
• Understands role / responsibilities in Emergency Action Plans and responds appropriately.
• Others as defined in detailed job description.

Minimum Requirements :

Education & Training :

• Holds either a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree or Registered Nurse / Midwife Diploma.
• Holds a valid practice license in their home country.
• Basic computer skills, including proficiency in electronic medical records systems.

Experience :

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in the same field, preferably in a hospital setting.
• Maintains required hospital certifications, such as Basic Life Support (BLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Neonatal Advanced Life Support (NALS), etc.

Skills & Qualifications :

• Strong clinical knowledge and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Adaptability and flexibility to accommodate evolving patient needs and healthcare protocols.
• Commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered care.

Benefits :

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, housing allowance, transportation allowance, 30 days leave, annual return flights to home country, etc
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement within a reputable healthcare organization.
• Relocation assistance and housing accommodations provided for eligible candidates.

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Our client, a leader in the private hospital sector is currently seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join their High Care Unit. The ideal candidate will possess the necessary qualifications and experience in high-acuity patient care, demonstrating both clinical expertise and a compassionate approach to nursing

POSITION INFO : Qualifications

• Bachelor of Nursing (BNurs)
• Current Registration with SANC as a Registered Nurse

Desired Experience

• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in an Operating Theatre
• A qualification in Operating Theatre Nursing Science will be an advantage
• Theatre Scrubbing skill is essential
• Ability to communicate effectively with all stakeholders, build relationships with Doctors and work in all disciplines
• Must be flexible to work overtime, do standby duty and do call
• Professional indemnity

Job Description

• Clinical competence in accordance with relevant Scope of Practise
• Ability to function as an effective member of the nursing team
• High energy levels and tolerance for stress
• Well-developed interpersonal and organisational skills
• The ability to function effectively under pressure
• Liaison between parents, doctors and personnel
• Responsible for accurate record keeping
• Effective stock and equipment control
• Strong quality patient care orientation
• BLS competent
• Supervise and orientate junior staff members and students
• Competently administering Intravenous and Intramuscular medication
• High energy levels and tolerance for stress / pressure
• Problem analysis / solving skills and accurate record keeping
• Adhere to hospital policies, protocols and best practices

Registered Nurse • Capetown, South Africa

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 Types: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: In person

ABOUT OUR COMPANY

Established in 2008, Evergreen Lifestyle is South Africa's premier retirement brand with a reputation for developing and operating exceptional retirement villages. It delivers a Partnership for Life promise based on 5 pillars of trust – physical security, financial peace of mind, continuous care, a sense of community and exceptional hospitality. There are currently seven operating villages in the Western Cape and Gauteng, with a new village under construction at Sitari Country Estate. Evergreen is committed to extending its national reach into the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal, and intends to deliver 10,000 homes to retirees across South Africa by 2030.

Sustained health, vitality and continuing care forms the third pillar of our Partnership for Life promise. No-one can predict the future, but whatever it holds, we can help you manage it. We recognise that when it comes to healthcare, one size certainly does not fit all. That's why we offer a range of healthcare solutions designed specifically with the challenges and needs of aging in mind.

We are urgently looking for a competent Registered Nurse to join our Evergreen Health team.

POSITION SUMMARY

Provide health care to residents at Evergreen. Provides skilled, professional, comprehensive nursing and person-centred care as prescribed by medical practitioners and in compliance with regulations of the South African Nursing Council, and the policies of Evergreen Health; taking accountability for their SANC scope of practice.

MINIMUM CRITERIA

• Grade 12

• SANC Registered (RN)

• Previous experience within a hospital / Sub-Acute facility

• Experience in Geriatric Care will be advantageous

- Experience with Renal Dialysis advantageous

REQUIREMENTS AND COMPETENCIES

· Works directly under the supervision of a Unit Manager or Registered Nurse

· Work within the Nursing process to provide direct Nursing Care to assigned patients

· Direct patient care within his/her scope of practice

· Function as part of the team

· Complies with accepted professional standards and principles.

· Oral and written communications skills.

· Planning, organizational, leading and control skills.

· Provide the highest patient care

· Area and scope of Practice

· Ethical and Legal Compliance

· Leadership and Management

· Teaching and Research

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Education:

• High School (matric) (Required)

License/Certification:

• SANC Registration (Required)

Work Location: In person

Oasis Health Service are currently recruiting for a large private hospital group.

Minimum Requirements:

• Registered with SANC
• Relevant nursing qualification
• Post basic qualification in Operating Theatre advantageous
• 3 years Theatre Scrub experience based in a private hospital
• Based within the area of Mitchells Plain 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

Registered Nurse

Mitchell's Plain Transitional Care Facility (MPTCF) - Managed by Aquarius Health Care NPC/NPO

Mitchell's Plain Intermediate Care Facility is situated on the Lentegeur Psychiatric Hospital premises in Lentegeur, Mitchell's Plain. The facility has 148 beds, responsible for the rehabilitation of patients, wound care, palliative and convalescent care.

AHC is inviting you to apply for a vacant position which will be on a full time FIXED term contract, and only renewable depending on continued funding from the Department of Health.

Job Purpose:

To ensure good quality cost effective nursing care in a rehabilitative, and palliative care context (Intermediate Care), also including the following:

Assessment of patient needs, development, implementation and evaluation of holistic and comprehensive nursing care plans, and the documentation of all aspects of the patient care process.

Holistic cost-effective Nursing Care service to patients and families within a multidisciplinary health care team context

Management of the ward and supervision of staff

Education to staff, students, patients and families

Contribute towards a support service

Key Requirements:

Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse

3 years' experience as a Registered Nurse

Key Responsibilities: Clinical Development and implementation of nursing care plans

Issuing of prescribed Medication

Assess patient's capabilities with respect to Nursing Care required

Assess ward staff capabilities to deliver a Holistic Nursing Care Service

Develop critical analysing skills to assess both patients and staff

Work as a member of a team and contribute positively to the team

Supervise ward activities

Administrative

Follow departmental policies and procedures

Orientation and induction of new and rotating nursing staff

Demonstrate procedures when required

Accurate, comprehensive and effective documentation and records

Training

Orientation and induction of new staff to the ward

Provide on the spot teaching

Demonstrate procedures when required

Attend in service training sessions

Give in-service training sessions

Additional Tasks

In addition to the above tasks, the official has to perform any other task (s) not mentioned above as long as it is within his/her capabilities and scope of work.

Please forward 2-3-page CV together with a letter of motivation to: No telephonic enquiries or manual submission of CVS, ONLY on e-mail.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Applicants, who do not receive a response on their application within 10 working days of the closing date of the advertisement, are to accede that the application was not successful.

AHC reserves the right to defer or close this vacancy at any time.

Job Type: Temporary

Contract length: 6 months

Work Location: In person