18 Nurses jobs in Eastern Cape

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

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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 #J-18808-Ljbffr

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 #J-18808-Ljbffr

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.

Critical Outputs Patient Care:

• 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.

Health Education:

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

In-service Training:

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

Material and Human Resources:

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

Administration:

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

Requirements

• 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

Competencies

• 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.

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Browse through the employment listings below to discover your dream rural or remote health care job.

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a dynamic RN to join the West Coast District Hospital.

• Registered Nurse | ED Generalist
• Start Date: August — 8 – 12 weeks
• Location: Queenstown, TAS

Minimum 5 years ED experience necessary. ALS and triage certification needed.

Must have capability to be in charge. Working across ED and acute wards.

The hospital includes 10 acute care beds, 16 nursing home beds, A & E, and a medical centre with full GP services.

Explore West Coast Wilderness Railway, hike Mt. Owen, visit Spion Kopf Lookout, tour historic mines, cruise Gordon River, explore art galleries, and enjoy Tassie’s wild scenery.

Package:

Agency Rates up to $70.00 p/h + Penalties + Super

Free Shared Accommodation (within walking distance)

Or $450 a week towards alternate sourced accommodation

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Overview:

Our client strives to provide a comprehensive range of residential care services that prioritize the well-being and individual needs of older persons. Their holistic approach focuses on meeting the physical, emotional, and social needs of each resident, fostering a supportive and caring environment.

Core Values:

Our client is guided by their core values of Love, Justice, Hospitality, Respect, Compassion, and Patience, and they continue to build on these values in a personal and professional capacity.

Qualities:

Excellent leadership qualities as an experienced Registered Nurse. You will come with:

• Matric
• Basic computer literacy
• Certified qualification as a Registered Nurse and an in-date (current) valid registration with the South African Nursing Council
• Proven work experience of 5 years in a similar role with great flexibility as well as proof of professional indemnity
• Fully bilingual and both written and verbal acumen

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform nursing procedures within the scope of a Professional Nurse/Registered Nurse and administer medicine as per protocols prescribed
• Ensure a current wellness and support plan for each resident according to their needs and update as necessary
• Report changes in residents’ care requirements to the Quality Care Manager and document in the resident’s file. Conduct ongoing resident assessments, care support plans, and other core geriatric evaluations
• Manage, order, check, and supervise safe medication administration as per organisational protocols and statutory requirements, ensuring strict control of Schedule 5, 6, and 7 drugs
• Assist residents with their physical and mental health needs, maintaining the highest hygiene, care, and safety standards
• Supervise and support caregivers, ensuring they deliver high standards of care in line with organisational protocols and procedures
• Assist with staff training, continuous skills development, and knowledge enhancement
• Maintain effective communication with team leaders, residents, residents’ families, and all stakeholders
• Monitor resident’s dietary needs, liaising with catering staff. Oversee meals served daily
• Participate in professional development and compulsory education
• Care for all medical/non-medical equipment and report any negligence, abuse, damage or theft
• Promote residents’ independence and mobility, counsel residents and families, and maintain confidentiality in line with the requirements as stipulated in the POPI Act
• Be prepared to work day or night shifts as per operational needs
• Maintain the quality and standard of care, ensuring continuity and good interpersonal relationships with staff and residents and effectively manage conflict and other challenging behaviour amongst staff, residents, and family members
• Manage daily required consumables and disposables and inform the Quality Care Manager of required needs. Ensure the emergency trolley and all emergency equipment is checked and compliant with regulations
• Supervise and control subordinates, ensuring proper delegation of duties. Evaluate staff monthly and assist with in-service training. Manage time sheets, attendance, and relief staff
• Maintain accurate residents’ records and ensure proper administration, recording, and storage of ward stock medication, consumables and all other disposables used. Control stock and order supplies timely
• Organize staff duty rosters, manage leave, and maintain the resident staff allocation register. Manage admission and discharge registers, assist with probation reports, and manage resident surveys. Keep resident information and medication scripts up to date
• Liaise with the Quality Care Manager and medical practitioners, keeping them informed of residents’ issues and treatments. Maintain progress reports and communicate with residents’ families. Foster close working relationships with subordinates, house management, multi disciplinarity members, conduct objective performance assessments, reporting to the Quality Care Manager
• Provide quality resident care with dignity and respect, contributing positively to the team and care environment
• Follow organizational policies and legislative requirements, adhere to organisational code of conduct and understand reporting structures and responsibilities. Establish and maintain positive relationships with team members
• Perform additional tasks as requested, facilitate and participate in monthly in-service training and quarterly staff reviews, and adhere to the Core Values of our client
• Ensure that all OHS requirements and waste management protocols in line with organisational and statutory requirements are adhered to.

Overview: Our client strives to provide a comprehensive range of residential care services that prioritize the well-being and individual needs of older persons. Their holistic approach focuses on meeting the physical, emotional, and social needs of each resident, fostering a supportive and caring environment. Core Values: Our client is guided by their core values of Love, Justice, Hospitality, Respect, Compassion, and Patience, and they continue to build on these values in a personal and professional capacity. Qualities: Excellent leadership qualities as an experienced Registered Nurse. You will come with: Matric Basic computer literacy Certified qualification as a Registered Nurse and an in-date (current) valid registration with the South African Nursing Council Proven work experience of 5 years in a similar role with great flexibility as well as proof of professional indemnity Fully bilingual and both written and verbal acumen Duties and Responsibilities: Perform nursing procedures within the scope of a Professional Nurse/Registered Nurse and administer medicine as per protocols prescribed Ensure a current wellness and support plan for each resident according to their needs and update as necessary Report changes in residents’ care requirements to the Quality Care Manager and document in the resident’s file. Conduct ongoing resident assessments, care support plans, and other core geriatric evaluations Manage, order, check, and supervise safe medication administration as per organisational protocols and statutory requirements, ensuring strict control of Schedule 5, 6, and 7 drugs Assist residents with their physical and mental health needs, maintaining the highest hygiene, care, and safety standards Supervise and support caregivers, ensuring they deliver high standards of care in line with organisational protocols and procedures Assist with staff training, continuous skills development, and knowledge enhancement Maintain effective communication with team leaders, residents, residents’ families, and all stakeholders Monitor resident’s dietary needs, liaising with catering staff. Oversee meals served daily Participate in professional development and compulsory education Care for all medical/non-medical equipment and report any negligence, abuse, damage or theft Promote residents’ independence and mobility, counsel residents and families, and maintain confidentiality in line with the requirements as stipulated in the POPI Act Be prepared to work day or night shifts as per operational needs Maintain the quality and standard of care, ensuring continuity and good interpersonal relationships with staff and residents and effectively manage conflict and other challenging behaviour amongst staff, residents, and family members Manage daily required consumables and disposables and inform the Quality Care Manager of required needs. Ensure the emergency trolley and all emergency equipment is checked and compliant with regulations Supervise and control subordinates, ensuring proper delegation of duties. Evaluate staff monthly and assist with in-service training. Manage time sheets, attendance, and relief staff Maintain accurate residents’ records and ensure proper administration, recording, and storage of ward stock medication, consumables and all other disposables used. Control stock and order supplies timely Organize staff duty rosters, manage leave, and maintain the resident staff allocation register. Manage admission and discharge registers, assist with probation reports, and manage resident surveys. Keep resident information and medication scripts up to date Liaise with the Quality Care Manager and medical practitioners, keeping them informed of residents’ issues and treatments. Maintain progress reports and communicate with residents’ families. Foster close working relationships with subordinates, house management, multi disciplinarity members, conduct objective performance assessments, reporting to the Quality Care Manager Provide quality resident care with dignity and respect, contributing positively to the team and care environment Follow organizational policies and legislative requirements, adhere to organisational code of conduct and understand reporting structures and responsibilities. Establish and maintain positive relationships with team members Perform additional tasks as requested, facilitate and participate in monthly in-service training and quarterly staff reviews, and adhere to the Core Values of our client Ensure that all OHS requirements and waste management protocols in line with organisational and statutory requirements are adhered to.

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  Minimum Requirements and Qualifications: 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 Facility and team management experience, including kitchens, laundry, and nursing Proficiency in both English and Afrikaans Must have a valid driver's license and own transport Key Performance Areas: Serve as the main contact for residents and families, providing healthcare updates and addressing concerns with empathy Lead and manage nursing, cleaning, and kitchen staff to maintain high standards of care and service for residents Oversee nursing care, including developing and updating care plans, monitoring resident health and adjusting care as needed Quality and compliance management to meet healthcare regulations and internal standards, including regular quality checks and addressing any issues impacting care or compliance Staff performance management, including training and development Budget and resource management, including consumables, supplies, and equipment Oversee scheduling, documentation, and reporting Manage occupancy levels, including conducting tours and assisting with onboarding new residents

Browse through the employment listings below to discover your dream rural or remote health care job. An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a dynamic RN to join the West Coast District Hospital. Registered Nurse | ED Generalist Start Date: August — 8 – 12 weeks Location: Queenstown, TAS Minimum 5 years ED experience necessary. ALS and triage certification needed. Must have capability to be in charge. Working across ED and acute wards. The hospital includes 10 acute care beds, 16 nursing home beds, A & E, and a medical centre with full GP services. Explore West Coast Wilderness Railway, hike Mt. Owen, visit Spion Kopf Lookout, tour historic mines, cruise Gordon River, explore art galleries, and enjoy Tassie’s wild scenery. Package: Agency Rates up to $70.00 p/h + Penalties + Super Free Shared Accommodation (within walking distance) Or $450 a week towards alternate sourced accommodation #J-18808-Ljbffr