22 Nurses jobs in Eastern Cape

La Vie is a social enterprise that aims to be the premier name in long-term care in South Africa. Our network of frail care facilities and sub-acute hospitals is focused on providing high-quality, personalized care with a lot of heart. We believe that every individual deserves to be treated with dignity, compassion, and respect, and we strive to create a nurturing environment that feels like home.

We are seeking a Registered Nurse who is dynamic, dedicated, and with a strong nursing background for our frail care in Brentwood Park, Benoni.

We care deeply about our residents/patients and we strive to offer the highest-quality personalised healthcare to each individual. We also care as much about our staff and they are not just another number at La Vie.

Minimum Requirements:

• 3-6 years' experience in a leading role in a ward.
• Must be registered with the relevant authorities.
• Must perform all duties required in the scope of practice for a Registered Nurse.
• Experience in Geriatrics, Orthopaedics, Neurology, Rehabilitation and wound care would be an advantage.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the ward.
• Work with multi-disciplinary team.
• Assist Doctors on rounds and execute all request.
• Patient care and counselling.
• Provide safe, clean and secure environment for patients, visitors and staff.
• Supervise and evaluate quality of patient care through patient rounds.
• Prioritize patient needs and care.
• Comply with all company policies, procedures and internal control.
• Ensure cost effective nursing care.

Requirements:

• Registered with the Nursing Council
• Able to take charge of general ward
• Must perform all duties required in the scope of practice for a Registered Nurse.
• Experience in Geriatrics, Orthopaedics, Neurology, Rehabilitation and wound care would be an advantage.
• Good knowledge of medicines
• Must be able to function under pressure and in an emergency situation
• Able to manage staff

If you are a highly motivated individual with a background in the medical industry and a passion for making a difference in the healthcare sector, we would love to hear from you.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: R20 000,00 - R26 000,00 per month

Application Question(s):

• Are you able to respond physically and safely to a resident requiring assistance on the floor in an emergency?
• What are your salary expectations (gross)?
• Are you a Registered Nurse? Briefly mention your experience.
• Can you remain calm and professional in a high-pressure situations? Please elaborate.
• Where are you based? How long would you travel to Brentwood Park?

Experience:

• Nursing: 3 years (Required)

Language:

• Afrikaans (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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

Overview

Function Nursing Facility Position Registered Nurse x 1
Introduction: A vacancy has arisen for a Registered Nurse at Life Nkanyisa Algoa Psych, Mission Road, Bethelsdorp, PE. Reporting to the Unit Manager. The successful candidate will contribute towards the effective functioning of the unit and be part of a dynamic professional team striving for the highest standard of quality in healthcare.

• Patient Care : Determine and administer medication, manage patient complaints following LHC process, analyse vital data in terms of physical condition of patients and communicate reports to and from other colleagues and sub-ordinates.
• Observe reactions to medication, special diets and treatment plans.
• Implement health, safety and infection control standards.
• Contribute towards accurate record keeping by recording and reporting any changes in patients’ physical condition and referring to medical practitioners.

• Health Education : Participate in health education or learning programmes for the patients, families, communication and staff.

• In‑service training : Participate and attend in‑service training, teach sub‑ordinates and engage in CPD training.

• Material and Human Resource : Manage ward stock, accurate inventory and determine material needs.
• Supervise sub‑ordinates, delegate responsibilities, maintain discipline, orientate new employees and manage staff allocation in the unit.

• Administration : Maintain accurate patient information documentation by adhering to the nursing process, keeping records of referrals and incident reporting.

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Current registration with SANC as a Registered Nurse
• Relevant degree or diploma
• 2 years’ experience
• Be able to work under pressure

• Leading by example
• Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
• Resilience
• Teamwork
• Engaging diversity
• Influencing skills
• Drive and energy
• Excellence orientation
• Ethical behaviour
• Customer responsiveness
• Verbal & written communication skills
• Motivating and developing people

Overview

Function Nursing Facility Position Registered Nurse | Theatre Experienced Introduction

A vacancy exists for a Registered Nurse - Theatre Experienced, based at Life Mercantile Hospital, reporting to Janine Prince, Unit Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting the surgical team to perform surgical procedures on patients successfully and to ensure that the patient receives optimal care in accordance with company and hospital strategic objectives.

Ensuring effective financial management by

• Ensuring accurate charging by managing theatre clocking time
• Ensuring consignment stock, equipment and prosthesis is charged according to policy
• Managing stock by participating in regular stock taking and controlling of the consignment stock in accordance with the hospital (local) policy

Affecting the functioning of theatre equipment and instrumentation by

• Ensuring the correct use of theatre equipment and instrumentation by educating and supervising staff on the correct utilization of the equipment

Providing Quality patient care by

• Obtaining the correct information pre-operatively and visiting the patient post-operatively
• Ensuring that the patient is comfortable and assist the doctor during the surgical procedure

Ensuring effective people management by

• Providing theatre specific training and assessing the competence of staff
• Assist the Unit Manager to correctly monitor the normal and overtime hours
• Ensure the theatre team works according to the scope of practice
• Give feedback to the unit manager in order to assess optimal performance

Effective SHEQ management by

• Ensuring the use of personal protective clothing and complying with ISO requirements
• Ensuring the disposal of medical waste in order to effectively control infection

Effective relationships with internal / external stakeholders

• Attend review and consultative form meetings to maintain healthy relationships with internal stakeholders
• Maintain a healthy relationship with external stakeholders by reporting and escalating unresolved issues to the unit manager

• General Nursing Degree / Diploma
• Registration with SANC
• Current theatre experience
• Relevant experience and technical skill to meet the critical outputs
• Understanding of the private healthcare industry, its challenges and role players would be an advantage
• Computer proficiency would be an advantage

• Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
• Resilience
• Engaging diversity
• Verbal & written communication and presentation
• Influencing
• Drive & energy
• Excellence orientation
• Ethical behavior
• Building relationships
• Customer responsiveness
• Organizational awareness
• Leading my example (Key for Managers)
• Motivating and developing people (Key for Managers)

Overview

Oversee the daily operations of a healthcare unit within a retirement community, to lead a team of nurses, healthcare and support staff to ensure high-quality resident care, and maintain smooth and efficient unit management.

• Accommodation provided

• Registered Nurse with the South African Nursing Council (SANC)
• 5 years nursing experience, with a minimum of 2 years in a management role
• Must have experience in elderly care
• Proficiency in both English and Afrikaans
• Must have a valid driver's license and own transport

• Serve as the main contact for residents and families, providing healthcare updates and addressing concerns with empathy
• Oversee nursing care, including developing and updating care plans, monitoring resident health and adjusting care as needed
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and internal quality standards
• Lead, support, and develop nursing and caregiving staff
• Oversee scheduling, documentation, and reporting
• Manage resources, including consumables, supplies, and equipment
• Assisting with onboarding new residents

A vacancy has arisen for a Registered Nurse at Life Nkanyisa Algoa Psych, Mission Road, Bethelsdorp, PE . Reporting to the Unit Manager . The successful candidate will contribute to the effective functioning of the unit and be part of a dynamic professional team striving for the highest standards of healthcare.

• Determine and administer medication, manage patient complaints following LHC process, analyze vital data related to patients' physical condition, and communicate with colleagues and subordinates.
• Observe reactions to medication, special diets, and treatment plans.
• Implement health, safety, and infection control standards.
• Contribute to accurate record keeping by documenting and reporting changes in patients’ physical conditions and referring to medical practitioners.

• Participate in health education and learning programmes for patients, families, and staff.

• Attend in-service training, teach subordinates, and engage in CPD activities.

• Manage ward stock, maintain accurate inventory, and determine material needs.
• Supervise staff, delegate responsibilities, maintain discipline, orient new employees, and manage staff allocation.

• Maintain accurate patient documentation, adhere to the nursing process, and keep records of referrals and incidents.

• Grade 12/Matric
• Current registration with SANC as a Registered Nurse
• Relevant degree or diploma
• At least 2 years of experience
• Ability to work under pressure

• Leading by example
• Problem-solving, analysis, and judgment
• Resilience
• Teamwork
• Engaging diversity
• Influencing skills
• Drive and energy
• Excellence orientation
• Ethical behavior
• Customer responsiveness
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Motivating and developing people

Applications should be sent to by Wednesday, September 3, 2025.

Internal applicants are encouraged to discuss their application with their line manager before applying. External candidates are also welcome to apply.

Explore our vacancies, download the application form, and email it to the contact person specified in the job advertisement.

Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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.

National Renal Care

2025/08/19Umtata

Job Reference Number:

Department: NRC Mthatha (Mthatha)

Business Unit:

Industry: Pharmaceutical And Medical/Healthcare

Job Type: Permanent

Positions Available: 1

Salary: Market Related

We are looking for a qualified individual to fill the role of Registered Nurse or Clinical Technologist (Independent Practice). The successful candidate will be responsible for providing direct and/or indirect nursing care, enhancing patient outcomes, and promoting cost-effective, safe, and quality patient care in accordance with company procedures and policies.

Job Description

National Renal Care is a leading comprehensive kidney disease management provider in South Africa. Our organisation fosters a collaborative work environment where compassion, digital innovation, and clinical excellence merge to deliver high-quality care to individuals with compromised organ function.

We are looking for a qualified individual to fill the role of Registered Nurse or Clinical Technologist (Independent Practice). The successful candidate will be responsible for providing direct and/or indirect nursing care, enhancing patient outcomes, and promoting cost-effective, safe, and quality patient care in accordance with company procedures and policies.

At National Renal Care, we are committed to being an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Our recruitment processes are about finding the right skills and promoting diversity and inclusion, aligning with our Group's Employment Equity strategy. We actively encourage the inclusion of individuals with disabilities in our workforce.

In line with our commitment to fair recruitment, internal applicants must inform their line manager of the application to avoid automatic disqualification as per our recruitment and selection policy. For detailed information, refer to the policy document. If any physical or psychological limitations may impact your ability to perform the job, consult with the employer for reasonable accommodation.

If you do not receive a response within 4 weeks of the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

Protection of Personal Information

By ing for this position, you consent to your information being used for recruitment purposes only. If your application is unsuccessful, your information will be retained for 6 months and then securely destroyed. If you object to this, please let us know.

Job Requirements

Requirements and Experience

• Relevant qualification within a specialist area or equivalent NQF 7.
• Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse/ Midwife or Registration with HPCSA as a Clinical Technologist (Independent Practice)
• Experience in renal nursing is a strong recommendation.
• Capacity to implement and maintain health practice standards required by accredited bodies and appropriate health legislation.
• Must be able to work under pressure in a constantly changing environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills required.

Competencies

• Excellence orientation (concern for a high quality of work)
• Strong customer orientation
• Team Player
• Ethical behaviour (Honesty)
• Leadership ability
• Well organised

Key Performance Areas

• To perform dialysis according to prescription in a safe manner and follow NRC's internal policies and procedures.
• To provide optimal patient care per the nursing scope of practice and NRC's clinical care pathways.
• Manage and maintain all medical equipment following NRC's technical policies and procedures.
• Ensure that all NRC quality initiative programs are utilised for the patients under your management.
• Ensure that all patient clinical records are maintained and updated according to the deadlines, policies and procedures, and NRC standards.
• Ensure that all financial policies and procedures are followed in the unit, i.e. confirmation, billing, private patients, stock, waste, etc.
• Responsible for leading the shift and supervising all subcategories on the floor daily.
• Demonstrate the National Renal Care Values and Caring the NRC Way.

National Renal Care

2025/08/18East London

Job Reference Number:

Department: NRC East London Acute (East London)

Business Unit:

Industry: Pharmaceutical And Medical/Healthcare

Job Type: Permanent

Positions Available: 1

Salary: Market Related

We are looking for a qualified individual to fill the role of Registered Nurse or Clinical Technologist (Independent Practice). The successful candidate will be responsible for providing direct and/or indirect nursing care, enhancing patient outcomes, and promoting cost-effective, safe, and quality patient care in accordance with company procedures and policies.

Job Description

National Renal Care is a leading comprehensive kidney disease management provider in South Africa. Our organisation fosters a collaborative work environment where compassion, digital innovation, and clinical excellence merge to deliver high-quality care to individuals with compromised organ function.

We are looking for a qualified individual to fill the role of Registered Nurse or Clinical Technologist (Independent Practice). The successful candidate will be responsible for providing direct and/or indirect nursing care, enhancing patient outcomes, and promoting cost-effective, safe, and quality patient care in accordance with company procedures and policies.

At National Renal Care, we are committed to being an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Our recruitment processes are about finding the right skills and promoting diversity and inclusion, aligning with our Group's Employment Equity strategy. We actively encourage the inclusion of individuals with disabilities in our workforce.

In line with our commitment to fair recruitment, internal applicants must inform their line manager of the application to avoid automatic disqualification as per our recruitment and selection policy. For detailed information, refer to the policy document. If any physical or psychological limitations may impact your ability to perform the job, consult with the employer for reasonable accommodation.

If you do not receive a response within 4 weeks of the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

Protection of Personal Information

By ing for this position, you consent to your information being used for recruitment purposes only. If your application is unsuccessful, your information will be retained for 6 months and then securely destroyed. If you object to this, please let us know.

Job Requirements

Requirements and Experience

• Relevant qualification within a specialist area or equivalent NQF 7.
• Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse/ Midwife or Registration with HPCSA as a Clinical Technologist (Independent Practice)
• Experience in renal nursing is a strong recommendation.
• Capacity to implement and maintain health practice standards required by accredited bodies and appropriate health legislation.
• Must be able to work under pressure in a constantly changing environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills required.

Competencies

• Excellence orientation (concern for a high quality of work)
• Strong customer orientation
• Team Player
• Ethical behaviour (Honesty)
• Leadership ability
• Well organised

Key Performance Areas

• To perform dialysis according to prescription in a safe manner and follow NRC's internal policies and procedures.
• To provide optimal patient care per the nursing scope of practice and NRC's clinical care pathways.
• Manage and maintain all medical equipment following NRC's technical policies and procedures.
• Ensure that all NRC quality initiative programs are utilised for the patients under your management.
• Ensure that all patient clinical records are maintained and updated according to the deadlines, policies and procedures, and NRC standards.
• Ensure that all financial policies and procedures are followed in the unit, i.e. confirmation, billing, private patients, stock, waste, etc.
• Responsible for leading the shift and supervising all subcategories on the floor daily.
• Demonstrate the National Renal Care Values and Caring the NRC Way.