409 Intensive Care jobs in South Africa

Function: Nursing Facility Life Anncron Hospital

Position: Enrolled Nurse Specialist | Intensive Care Unit

Introduction:

Vacancy exists for two (2) Enrolled Nurse Specialists based in the Intensive Care Unit at Life Anncron Hospital . The successful candidates will report to Unit Manager, Tina De Wit . They will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality care in line with company strategic objectives and applicable health and nursing legislation.

Critical Outputs:

1. Meet requirements of quality patient care, ensuring all nursing activities comply with SANC regulations, relevant legislation, and hospital policies.
2. Maintain health, safety, and infection control standards to ensure a safe environment.
3. Utilize resources effectively.
4. Maintain equipment properly.
5. Keep accurate records.
6. Educate patients continuously.
7. Build effective relationships with patients, doctors, and medical personnel to ensure quality care.

Requirements:

• Qualification as an Enrolled Nurse
• Registration with SANC
• ICU nursing experience essential
• Ability to work shifts as per hospital operational needs
• Understanding of the private healthcare industry, its challenges, and role players is advantageous
• Computer proficiency is an advantage

Core Competencies:

• Problem-solving, analysis, and judgment
• Attention to detail
• Resilience
• Engaging diversity
• Professional and technical proficiency
• Excellence orientation
• Positive attitude
• Building relationships
• Customer responsiveness
• Organizational awareness
• Action orientation
• Ethical behavior

Application email:

Closing date: Friday, July 11, 2025

Internal applicants are encouraged to discuss their application with their line manager before applying. External candidates will also be considered.

Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within two weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

• Deliver comprehensive, high-quality nursing care to critically ill patients in the ICU.
• Monitor, evaluate, and respond to patients vital signs and conditions.
• Administer medications, manage ventilators, and assist with invasive procedures.
• Maintain accurate records and communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary team.
• Ensure adherence to infection control, health, and safety protocols.
• Provide emotional support and education to patients and their families.

• Registered with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse .
• Minimum of 2 years ICU nursing experience in a private or public hospital setting.
• Sound clinical judgment and the ability to work independently under pressure.
• Willingness to work shifts, including nights, weekends, and public holidays.

• Advanced knowledge of ICU protocols and critical care equipment.
• Strong clinical decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Effective interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Commitment to continuous learning and high standards of patient care.
• Team player with a positive, patient-focused attitude.

• Market-related salary with night and weekend allowances.
• Training and development opportunities, including support for further studies.
• Work in a modern, technologically advanced ICU environment.
• Supportive leadership and multidisciplinary team collaboration.

Registered Nurse, Acute Care Float Pool- 36 Hours, Nights

Apply remote type On-site (100% Onsite) locations Worcester, MA University Campus time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id JB243921

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Schedule Details: Holidays - Every Third Holiday, Monday through Friday, Weekends - Every Fourth Weekend

Scheduled Hours: 7pm-7:30am

Shift: 3 - Night Shift, 12 Hours (United States of America)

Hours: 36

Cost Center: 10020 - 0150 NSG Float Pool

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.

At 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 16,000 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.

$10,000 Sign-on Bonus eligible for external new hires to the UMMH system. Rules and restrictions apply - Talent Acquisition will discuss eligibility with candidates.

Responsible for the planning, delivery and management of direct patient care utilizing the nursing process and adhering to the standards of nursing practice.

Major Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Performs patient assessment/reassessment according to standard procedure.
• Develops and coordinates individual plan of care including discharge planning.
• Directs, supervises, coordinates and evaluate nursing care within assigned clinical setting.
• Delegates appropriately to others in accordance with job description and competency level.
• Documents patient care according to standard procedure.
• Develops, implements/coordinates and documents Education Plan for patient/family/ significant other.

Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:

Required:

• Current Massachusetts Nursing licensure and registration.
• 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:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing highly preferred.

Experience/Skills:

Required:

• 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.

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.

Registered Nurse, Acute Care Float Pool- 36 Hours, Nights

Apply remote type On-site (100% Onsite) locations Worcester, MA University Campus time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago job requisition id JB243921

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Schedule Details: Holidays - Every Third Holiday, Monday through Friday, Weekends - Every Fourth Weekend

Scheduled Hours: 7pm-7:30am

Shift: 3 - Night Shift, 12 Hours (United States of America)

Hours: 36

Cost Center: 10020 - 0150 NSG Float Pool

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.

At 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 16,000 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.

$10,000 Sign-on Bonus eligible for external new hires to the UMMH system. Rules and restrictions apply - Talent Acquisition will discuss eligibility with candidates.

Responsible for the planning, delivery and management of direct patient care utilizing the nursing process and adhering to the standards of nursing practice.

Major Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Performs patient assessment/reassessment according to standard procedure.
• Develops and coordinates individual plan of care including discharge planning.
• Directs, supervises, coordinates and evaluate nursing care within assigned clinical setting.
• Delegates appropriately to others in accordance with job description and competency level.
• Documents patient care according to standard procedure.
• Develops, implements/coordinates and documents Education Plan for patient/family/ significant other.

Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:

Required:

• Current Massachusetts Nursing licensure and registration.
• 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:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing highly preferred.

Experience/Skills:

Required:

• 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.

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.

Registered Nurse, 7 East, Acute Care Trauma/Orthopedics, 24 hours, Nights

Apply 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.

At 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.

• 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.

Registered Nurse, 7 East, Acute Care Trauma/Orthopedics, 24 hours, Nights

Apply 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.

At 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.

• 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.

• Grade 12/Matric
• Relevant Degree or Diploma in Nursing
• Nursing experience in ICU
• Must be willing to fulfil a role in the unit according to the flexi-hours system and call system
  
  

• Providing quality basic and specialized nursing care
• Continual communication with the patient and family regarding the patient's condition
• Administering medication following the ethical, legal framework
• Review and comply with internal policies and protocols
• Ensuring quality management systems and initiatives are conducted according to the unit specification
• Advocate for the patient by motivating acuity to the case management and notifying the doctor of any limitations
  
  

• Interacting and communicating with a multi-disciplinary team
• Provide training and development to ensure personal and professional growth
• Ensure the ICU team works according to the scope of practice to ensure the correct skills mix is utilised
  
  

• Managing all stock used according to unit-specific policies and protocols
• Control and manage staff hours leave following the company policy
  
  

• Maintaining a safe and holistic patient environment to enforce infection control
• Promoting a safe and healthy working environment by completing SHEQ alerts and incident reports to the SHEQ Coordinator
  
  

• Conducting in-service orientation on doctor-specific preferences
• Execute doctors' requests and prescriptions after patient rounds
• Assisting multi-disciplinary team members with the execution of their duties
• Ensuring the effective functioning of equipment and instrumentation
• Check that equipment and instrumentation are in working condition daily and report any defaults to the Unit Manager and Clinical Engineer
• Educate and supervise staff and doctors on the correct utilisation of specialised equipment and instrumentation
  
  

• Ensuring that records and accurately completed and stored following legal and ethical requirements
  
  

• Strong customer orientation, team player, very energetic, and well organised
• Must be able to work under pressure in a continuously changing environment
• Strong Interpersonal skills required
• Problem-solving, analysis, and judgment
• Resilience
• Engaging diversity
• Verbal & written communication and presentation
• Drive and energy
• Excellence orientation
• Ethical behaviour
• Building relationships
• Customer responsiveness
• Organisational awareness
  
  
  
  

Overview

Our client within the Healthcare sector is seeking 3 x ICU Registered Nurses. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing holistic and optimal quality nursing care to critically ill patients to maximize a positive outcome for the customer in line with the Company and Hospital strategic objectives.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12/Matric
• Relevant Degree or Diploma in Nursing
• Nursing experience in ICU
• Must be willing to fulfil a role in the unit according to the flexi-hours system and call system

Job Responsibilities

To provide quality patient care

• Providing quality basic and specialized nursing care
• Continual communication with the patient and family regarding the patient's condition
• Administering medication following the ethical, legal framework
• Review and comply with internal policies and protocols
• Ensuring quality management systems and initiatives are conducted according to the unit specification
• Advocate for the patient by motivating acuity to the case management and notifying the doctor of any limitations

Provide effective people management

• Interacting and communicating with a multi-disciplinary team
• Provide training and development to ensure personal and professional growth
• Ensure the ICU team works according to the scope of practice to ensure the correct skills mix is utilised

Provide effective cost management

• Managing all stock used according to unit-specific policies and protocols
• Control and manage staff hours leave following the company policy

Provide effective Infection Control and SHEQ

• Maintaining a safe and holistic patient environment to enforce infection control
• Promoting a safe and healthy working environment by completing SHEQ alerts and incident reports to the SHEQ Coordinator

Ensuring effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders

• Conducting in-service orientation on doctor-specific preferences
• Execute doctors' requests and prescriptions after patient rounds
• Assisting multi-disciplinary team members with the execution of their duties
• Ensuring the effective functioning of equipment and instrumentation
• Check that equipment and instrumentation are in working condition daily and report any defaults to the Unit Manager and Clinical Engineer
• Educate and supervise staff and doctors on the correct utilisation of specialised equipment and instrumentation

Ensuring effective record keeping

• Ensuring that records and accurately completed and stored following legal and ethical requirements

Key Competencies / Skills

• Strong customer orientation, team player, very energetic, and well organised
• Must be able to work under pressure in a continuously changing environment
• Strong Interpersonal skills required
• Problem-solving, analysis, and judgment
• Resilience
• Engaging diversity
• Verbal & written communication and presentation
• Drive and energy
• Excellence orientation
• Ethical behaviour
• Building relationships
• Customer responsiveness
• Organisational awareness

Enaex Africa is a world-class blasting services company delivering premium solutions to the most important mining regions across Africa. To provide support to the mining services team objectives and business imperatives by providing efficient coaching and advice to the customers on the application of ENAEX explosives products while enhancing the customer/supplier relationship.

Job Description

Duties include; but are not limited to:

• Identify the correct product application
• Identify incorrect charging up practices
• Conduct blast surveys according to the designed criteria
• Demonstrate the charging up and connecting of all ENAEX explosives products
• Apply the use of the product as per the product application training
• Apply the safe handling, storage and transport of explosives
• Investigate misfires or cut offs
• Demonstrate the application of EZ Stopper, EZ Drifter, Dual Det, LP Primadet, EZPT Trunkline, Detacord, Zapcord, Expanfo, Explogel, Ermex products.
• Demonstrate the application of DDS, SDS, SafeBlast and SafeStart products.
• Housekeeping of work area
• Identify workplace hazards and associated risks and deal with them appropriately (Hirac & Risk Assessment)
• Knowledge of relevant hand tools
• Knowledge of emergency procedures
• Comply with the Mine's safety and health procedures
• Attend mines induction training
• Maintain basic safety, health and environment issues
• Assess the product application practices
• Identify incorrect product application practices
• Demonstrate and coach the correct practices

Job Requirements

Minimum Requirements and Experience:

• Grade 12
• Competent B
• Minimum 2 years underground mining experience