23 Emergency Department jobs in South Africa
Trained Unit Manager, Emergency Department
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Trained Unit Manager, Emergency Department
Lead Excellence in Emergency Care in a Private Hospital Setting
Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal | R650,000 R780,000 per annum | Rotational Shifts
About Our Client
Our client is a respected private hospital in Pietermaritzburg, committed to delivering exceptional patient care through innovation, compassion, and clinical excellence. Known for its advanced facilities and patient-focused approach, the hospital offers a supportive and collaborative environment where healthcare professionals can thrive. With a strong emphasis on quality improvement and professional development, they empower their teams to make a real difference in patient outcomes.
The Role: Trained Unit Manager, Emergency Department
This leadership role places you at the heart of the hospital's Emergency Department, where your clinical expertise and managerial acumen will guide operations, elevate care standards, and develop future nursing leaders. You will ensure the department runs smoothly, resources are optimally managed, and patients receive the highest level of care.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage the Emergency Department team, ensuring optimal staffing and resource allocation
Maintain operational readiness in treatment, triage, and resuscitation areas
Oversee departmental budgets, audits, and quality improvement initiatives
Mentor and develop nursing staff, fostering professional growth and excellence
Build strong relationships with doctors, patients, and multidisciplinary teams
Uphold and enforce infection prevention and control protocols
Drive problem-solving initiatives and implement effective operational solutions
About You
Registered Nurse with the South African Nursing Council
Post-basic qualification in Emergency Nursing
Minimum of 3 years in a nursing management position (private hospital experience advantageous)
Proven leadership and mentoring skills
Strong critical thinking and decision-making abilities under pressure
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Skilled in budget and resource management
Resilient and adaptable in high-pressure situations
Commitment to continuous quality improvement and patient care excellence
Unit Manager Trauma/Emergency Department
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Trauma Trained Registered Nurse – Emergency department (NTC05113)
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Thymic Connections is urgently looking for a Trauma Trained Registered Nurse to work in an Emergency ward based at a private Hospital in Johannesburg.
Desired Skills and Experience- Must have a Degree or Diploma in Nursing
- Must be registered with SANC
- Must be Trauma Trained
- Must have a valid BLS certificate
- Must have 2 years post registration nursing experience in Emergency Room
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#J-18808-LjbffrED Observation Assistant, Emergency Department, 32 Hours, Evenings 11a-7p
Posted 13 days ago
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ED Observation Assistant, Emergency Department, 32 Hours, Evenings 11a-7p page is loadedED Observation Assistant, Emergency Department, 32 Hours, Evenings 11a-7p Apply remote type On-site (100% Onsite) locations Worcester, MA University Campus time type Part time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R25105698
Are you an internal caregiver, student, or contingent worker/agency worker at UMass Memorial Health? CLICK HERE to apply through your Workday account .
Exemption Status:
Non-ExemptSchedule Details:
Holidays - Every Other Holiday, Weekends (Saturday and Sunday), Weekends - Every Other WeekendScheduled Hours:
3pm-11pmShift:
2 - Evening Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)Hours:
32Cost Center:
10020 - 2340 Emergency RoomUnion:
SHARE (State Healthcare and Research Employees)This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.
Everyone Is a CaregiverAt UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.
Participates as a member of the Emergency Department staff to assist with ensuring the safety of specific patients. Provides constant observation or 15 minute safety checks for those patients who have been determined to be at risk for potential injury to self or others. Performs other support duties as described below.I. Major Responsibilities:
1. Provides constant observation of high-risk patients as assigned by the Emergency Department Resource Nurse.
2. Assists the patient to get undressed, removes items that could injure the patient or staff, secures belongings.
3. Monitors the patient’s and conducts patient safety checks every 15 minutes for an assigned group of patients.
4. Escorts and supervises patients in the bathroom depending on level of care, under the direction of the RN, assists patients with meals and comforts and de-escalates patients by using sensory techniques and distraction techniques as needed.
5. Attempts to prevent unsafe patient movement and actions.
6. Notifies the nurse of changes in patient activity, mood, behavior, requests for medication and calls for assistance when necessary.
7. Reminds patients about the importance of their safety and fall prevention attempts to redirect patient’s attention from equipment, and emergently prevents patients from dislodging equipment.
8. Works to utilize de-escalation techniques to redirect the patients and if unsuccessful, under the direction of the RN or MD participates in restraints in accordance with training and education.
9. Obtains report on each assigned patient from nurse at the beginning of each shift.
10. Monitors patients and reports any potentially unsafe behaviors, or patients that appear to be escalating to the assigned nurse throughout the shift.
11. Reports concern to nurse if patient’s family or visitors are contributing to escalating behavior.
12. Performs environmental safety check of patient and patient's room and removes potentially harmful items at the beginning of each shift and between discharges from rooms.
13. Constantly checks for and remedies potentially hazardous situations such as improperly open doors and windows.
14. Reports any potentially unsafe environmental issues that cannot be remedied to the assigned nurse throughout the shift.
15. Follows the Policy & Procedure(s) for Constant Observation.
16. Accompanies the patient for therapeutic procedures unless otherwise ordered by the assigned nurse and or physician.
17. Documents patient behavior every fifteen minutes on the Constant Observation documentation record.
18. Places this information in patient’s bedside chart. Provides handoff to the on-coming ED Observation Assistant.
19. Performs a variety of duties to support patient care and the operations of the department.
20. Engages patients in activities as appropriate.
21. Maintains work area in neat and orderly manner. Stocks carts & supplies. Transports patient or equipment.
22. Answers telephones, takes messages, and completes light clerical duties such as filing as assigned.
23. Follows department/hospital policy and procedure on Infection Control, Fire Safety, etc., including training programs (including de-escalation and restraint training) and demonstrates competency and proficiency as required.
Standard Staffing Level Responsibilities:
1. Complies with established departmental policies, procedures and objectives.
2. Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.
3. Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
4. Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
5. Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors.
6. Maintains, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
7. Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.
All responsibilities are essential job functions.
II. Position Qualifications:
License/Certification/Education:
Required:
1. High School Graduate or equivalent.
2. Must be able to complete de-escalation training as well as a certification program for Basic Life Support or Heartsaver course and receive appropriate certification.
Experience/Skills:
Required:
1. Communication Skills: Ability to read, write, speak effectively in English and have good interpersonal skills, required.
2. Demonstrates the ability to remain calm when under stress or in emergency situations.
3. Must be able to assist in the physical restraint of disturbed patients.
Preferred:
1. Previous experience in patient care, mental health/intellectual disabilities, teaching/child care/special needs students or public safety preferred.
Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.
Department-specific competencies and their measurements will be developed and maintained in the individual departments. The competencies will be maintained and attached to the departmental job description. Responsible managers will review competencies with position incumbents.
III. Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions:
Position requires work indoors in a patient care environment. Work requires continuous visual inspection and auditory monitoring of patient movements and activities. Work requires frequent rapid physical response to unsafe patient movements; this includes standing, walking, running, reaching, bending, lifting and stooping.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
We’re striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health – for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.
As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.
If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.
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Posted 13 days ago
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- Full-time
- Shift: Night
- Location: Queen Annes Emergency Center
- Position Type: Non-Exempt
$15,000 SIGN ON BONUS
2-YEAR COMMITMENT REQUIRED
Registered Nurse - Emergency Department
Full Time - Night Shift
We are looking for Registered Nurses to join our extraordinary nursing team at University of Maryland Shore Regional Health.
At University of Maryland Shore Regional Health, you can learn, grow, and make a lasting impact on patients and families. You’ll experience the support of a collaborative work environment and a sense of collegiality. Our system has many locations and practice options throughout Maryland’s Eastern Shore.
As a Registered Nurse at UM Shore Regional Health, you’ll experience:
- The advantages of working for a Magnet -designated Medical Center
- Work-Life Balance: Paid annual leave, dependent care reimbursement, short/long term disability, and an employee assistance program.
- Educational Assistance: Tuition reimbursement and a student loan repayment program* (restrictions apply)
This role is suitable for nurses with more than 12 months of experience. It involves providing and coordinating independent care within a clinical specialty, participating in activities to develop your practice, and supporting group practice goals. You are accountable for patient, family, and team care, adhering to Service Standards and the Nursing Mission, Vision, and Values.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:
- The following describes the general nature and level of work performed in this classification. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties.
Clinical Practice:
- Competency in caring for the specific patient population; practicing independently with solid knowledge and skills; advancing own practice.
- Serving as a clinical resource for others.
- Applying and integrating evidence-based practices.
- Functioning effectively in unit-specific roles, such as arrest team for ICU or triage for ED.
- Collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to plan and coordinate care, advocating for patient/family needs.
- Modeling practices that ensure safe, timely, effective, efficient, equitable, and patient-centered care.
Professional Development:
- Engaged in advancing own practice and maintaining competencies.
- Attending unit-based staff development independently.
- Serving as a trained preceptor and coach for new nurses and students.
- Contributing to orientation and education activities.
- Completing annual CE requirements.
Service/Quality:
- Contributing to unit-based outcomes and quality measures.
- Participating in research, evidence-based practice, and quality improvement.
- Providing high-quality, safe, patient-centered care.
- Ensuring compliance with regulations, reporting adverse events, and participating in safety initiatives.
Operations:
- Functioning as a charge nurse when needed.
- Participating in team-building, meetings, and governance.
- Contributing to recruitment and retention efforts.
- Providing performance feedback as directed.
MINIMUM EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED:
- Maryland RN licensure or eligibility through the Nurse Compact; current AHA BLS certification; unit-specific certifications (PALS, ACLS, NRP).
- More than 12 months of nursing experience; strong clinical skills; effective communication; basic computer skills.
- Ability to provide age-specific patient care, with knowledge of growth and development principles.
Ed observation assistant, emergency department, 32 hours, evenings 11a-7p
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PRN Physical Therapist Assistant - Acute Care
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Join our team as a PRN Physical Therapist Assistant in the inpatient setting, where you’ll work alongside a Physical Therapist in administering patient treatments while educating patients, family members, and caregivers on how to best assist with daily routines. You will have the chance to work with a broader team to maximize patient outcomes using evidence-based care.
Your Responsibilities as a PRN Physical Therapist Assistant – Acute Care
- Administer and assist with a wide range of physical therapy treatments using a variety of methods
- Establish strong relationships with each patient so that they have ability to exceed their functional goals
- Demonstrate a positive connection with patient, fellow clinicians, and other team members
- Build and maintain relationships throughout the community
- Graduate of an APTA or CAPTE approved physical therapist assistant program
- State Licensure
- Basic Life Support Certification via the American Heart Association
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As we aim to be the go-to rehabilitation provider, we seek committed professionals eager to join us in that mission. A career with PT Solutions is an opportunity to shape the industry and make a lasting impact.
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Registered Nurse - 7 East, Acute Care Trauma/Orthopedics, 24 hours, Nights
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Registered Nurse - 7 East, Acute Care Trauma/Orthopedics, 24 hours, Nights page is loadedRegistered Nurse - 7 East, Acute Care Trauma/Orthopedics, 24 hours, Nights Apply remote type On-site (100% Onsite) locations Worcester, MA University Campus time type Part time posted on Posted 6 Days Ago job requisition id R25107425Are you a current UMass Memorial Health caregiver? Apply now through Workday.
Exemption Status:
Non-ExemptSchedule Details:
Holidays - Every Third Holiday, Weekends - Every Third WeekendScheduled Hours:
1900-0730Shift:
3 - Night Shift, 12 Hours (United States of America)Hours:
24Cost Center:
10020 - 1404 Nursing 7 EastUnion:
MNA-University (Massachusetts Nurses Association)This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.
Everyone Is a CaregiverAt UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.
I. Major Responsibilities:
1. Utilizes the Nursing Process for the delivery and management of patient’s care from Admission to Discharge, appropriate to the developmental age of the patient population.
2. Performs patient assessment/reassessment according to standard procedure.
3. Develops and coordinates individual plan of care including discharge planning.
4. Directs, supervises, coordinates and evaluate nursing care within assigned clinical setting.
5. Delegates appropriately to others in accordance with job description and competency level.
II. Position Qualifications:
License/Certification/Education:
Required:
1. Current Massachusetts Nursing licensure and registration.
2. BLS is a requirement for every RN unless advance cardiac life support (ACLS) certification is current, in addition to any unit specific certifications and competencies.
Preferred :
1. Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing highly preferred.
Experience/Skills:
Required:
1. Thorough knowledge of the discipline of Nursing.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
We’re striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health – for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.
As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.
If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.
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Registered Nurse, 7 East, Acute Care Trauma/Orthopedics, 24 hours, Nights
Position DetailsApply remote type: On-site (100% Onsite)
Location: Worcester, MA University Campus
Schedule: Part time
Posted on: Posted 2 Days Ago
Job Requisition ID: R25102134
Note: Are you an internal caregiver, student, or contingent worker/agency worker at UMass Memorial Health? CLICK HERE to apply through your Workday account.
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
Schedule Details: Holidays - Every Third Holiday, Weekends - Every Third Weekend
Scheduled Hours: 1900-0730
Shift: 3 - Night Shift, 12 Hours (United States of America)
Hours: 24
Cost Center: 10020 - 1404 Nursing 7 East
Union: MNA-University (Massachusetts Nurses Association)
This position may have a signing bonus available; a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.
Everyone Is a CaregiverAt UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. We are committed to providing exceptional patient care, academic excellence, and leading-edge research. Our team of over 20,000 employees works together as one health system to pursue healing for our patients, community, and each other. Everyone plays an important part, every day.
Responsibilities- Utilize the Nursing Process for the delivery and management of patient care from Admission to Discharge, appropriate to the developmental age of the patient population.
- Perform patient assessment/reassessment according to standard procedures.
- Develop and coordinate individual care plans, including discharge planning.
- Direct, supervise, coordinate, and evaluate nursing care within the assigned clinical setting.
- Delegate appropriately to others in accordance with job description and competency level.
- Current Massachusetts Nursing licensure and registration.
- BLS certification is required for all RNs unless ACLS certification is current, in addition to any unit-specific certifications and competencies.
- Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing is highly preferred.
- Thorough knowledge of the discipline of Nursing.
We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
#J-18808-LjbffrRegistered nurse - 7 east, acute care trauma/orthopedics, 24 hours, nights
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