21 Nursing jobs in Cape Town

Iqarus has a proud history, extending over 40 years, of delivering fully-integrated healthcare solutions in complex and demanding operating environments. We operate across the medical spectrum from primary care and occupational health, to advanced pre-hospital trauma care, through to full scale laboratory, radiological, diagnostic and surgical capabilities. Our approach projects the highest standards of clinical care into the environments in which we operate, through a combination of local knowledge, multinational medical staff, integrated global clinical governance, training and medical supply. Our highly-skilled operational teams deliver frontline and preventative services to mitigate health risk and help organisations keep their workforces safe, healthy, resilient and productive. By increasing the quality, simplicity and efficiency of health delivery we enhance our clients’ return on investment in health and in many instances, help elevate social and/or humanitarian objectives too. Our clients include multinationals and SMEs, governments, non-governmental organisations, supra-nationals, and non-governmental organisations.

Duties and responsibilities:

Provides nursing care and flight medicine from the initial contact until patient care is relinquished to the accepting medical facility; maintains thorough patient care documentation.

Evaluates the condition of critically ill patients upon flight arrival and commencing with treatment. Responsible for careful assessment and monitoring of patient vital signs watching for sudden or subtle changes in the medical condition that might require emergency intervention.

Performing advanced critical care interventions and monitoring vitals throughout the flight.

Responsible for ensuring that there is an appropriate medical handover of patients.

Takes an inventory of medical supplies, instruments, and medication, as well as replenishes stocks on the aircraft.

Ensures that onboard medical equipment functions properly and that regular maintenance is performed

Liaise with medical facilities to coordinate the safe preparation of patients for handover and medical transportation. To also coordinate receiving care for clients upon arrival to their destination.

Focus on quality of service, ensuring that the highest possible levels are achieved for the patient.

Maintain accurate and confidential Patient files in accordance with Iqarus policies and procedures and Nursing regulatory requirements for documentation as per registration.

Stays up to date with the latest developments in the practice of in-flight trauma care.

All medical staff shall be fluent in spoken and written English at least comparable to Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) level B2. One of the medical crew members, preferably the flight surgeon, should be capable to speak fluently at level B2 French as it is the most used language in the AOO.

All personnel data (including rotation personnel) must be provided for security accreditation screening at least 6 weeks before their deployment. These must be written in English or French.

All staff deployed must be medically fit for deployment on the place of operation.

All medical staff dedicated to AE shall hold a certification of specific AE-training, approved by an EU MS or recognizable as EU equivalent.

Crew must comply with BEL Defence prophylactic, as well as national and local COVID measures. Personnel must comply with the latest COVID vaccination policy in force in Belgium. COVID policies may vary during the implementation period. If the policy change induces extra cost, prior agreement by the End-User is required.

2 years of experience in an emergency department.

Diploma in nursing recognized within the European Union or in the following countries: Israel, Canada, United Kingdom, United States of America, South Africa, Australia, New-Zealand, Switzerland, or Norway.

Diploma in critical care nursing and emergency medical service care recognized within the European Union or in the following countries: Israel, Canada, United Kingdom, United States of America, South Africa, Australia, New-Zealand, Switzerland, Norway.

ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) or ALS (Advanced Life Support)

Experience in blood administration in remote settings

Minimum of 5 years' experience acquired within the last 7 years in an acute medicine setting (remote setting preferred) with onboard flight medicine experience. 12 months deployment prior to the mission without any clinical exposure to patients is not allowed. At least 500 hours/ year of clinical exposure to patients prior to the mission must be proven.

Key Skills:

Excellent interpersonal, communication and record-keeping skills

Excellent IT skills including use of electronic medical records systems.

Fluency in English

Essential Capabilities:

Advanced ability to accurately evaluate, treat, and monitor critically ill patients under pressure.

Ability to work within a multi-disciplined team, with clinical and non-clinical personnel.

Our client, based in Cape Town, seeks to employ a Registered Nurse with Cathlab experience.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Practice patient care according to the scope of practice and assume total responsibility for these activities.
2. Render and promote cost-effective, safe quality patient care in accordance with the hospital standards and policies.
3. Contribute to the holistic care of all patients.
4. Execute all procedures according to the hospital standards.

Key Requirements:

1. Registration with SANC as a Registered Nurse.
2. 2-3 years of experience working in the Cathlab ESSENTIAL.

Reference: CPT -Yon-1

Our client, a highly regarded Private Hospital, is seeking to employ a dynamic and energetic Senior Professional Nurse. The aim of this position is to ensure a safe, positive patient experience by supporting the unit manager in the co-ordination of patient care and management of the unit.

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

• Degree / Diploma in General Nursing.
• Midwifery.
• Post graduate certificate/ diploma in specialty area.
• 3 years post qualification experience.

• Pharmacology.
• Nursing record keeping.
• Nursing processes and procedures.
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office).
• Relevant nursing legislation.
• Infection prevention and control.
• Scientific nursing principles and process.
• Audit patient records.
• Patient assessment skills.
• Develop/ modify a nursing care plan.
• Scope of practice for nurse practitioners.
• For specialised wards; ACLS; ATLS; PALS trained.
• Risk identification.
• Analysing and interpretation skills.
• Basic life support trained.
• Mentorship.

Monthly

Company Description

Iqarus has a proud history, extending over 40 years, of delivering fully-integrated healthcare solutions in complex and demanding operating environments. We operate across the medical spectrum from primary care and occupational health, to advanced pre-hospital trauma care, through to full scale laboratory, radiological, diagnostic and surgical capabilities. Our approach projects the highest standards of clinical care into the environments in which we operate, through a combination of local knowledge, multinational medical staff, integrated global clinical governance, training and medical supply. Our highly-skilled operational teams deliver frontline and preventative services to mitigate health risk and help organisations keep their workforces safe, healthy, resilient and productive. By increasing the quality, simplicity and efficiency of health delivery we enhance our clients’ return on investment in health and in many instances, help elevate social and/or humanitarian objectives too. Our clients include multinationals and SMEs, governments, non-governmental organisations, supra-nationals, and non-governmental organisations.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Provides nursing care and flight medicine from the initial contact until patient care is relinquished to the accepting medical facility; maintains thorough patient care documentation.
• Evaluates the condition of critically ill patients upon flight arrival and commencing with treatment. Responsible for careful assessment and monitoring of patient vital signs watching for sudden or subtle changes in the medical condition that might require emergency intervention.
• Performing advanced critical care interventions and monitoring vitals throughout the flight.
• Responsible for ensuring that there is an appropriate medical handover of patients.
• Takes an inventory of medical supplies, instruments, and medication, as well as replenishes stocks on the aircraft.
• Ensures that onboard medical equipment functions properly and that regular maintenance is performed.
• Liaise with medical facilities to coordinate the safe preparation of patients for handover and medical transportation. To also coordinate receiving care for clients upon arrival to their destination.
• Focus on quality of service, ensuring that the highest possible levels are achieved for the patient.
• Maintain accurate and confidential Patient files in accordance with Iqarus policies and procedures and Nursing regulatory requirements for documentation as per registration.
• Stays up to date with the latest developments in the practice of in-flight trauma care.

• All medical staff shall be fluent in spoken and written English at least comparable to Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) level B2. One of the medical crew members, preferably the flight surgeon, should be capable to speak fluently at level B2 French as it is the most used language in the AOO.
• All personnel data (including rotation personnel) must be provided for security accreditation screening at least 6 weeks before their deployment. These must be written in English or French.
• All staff deployed must be medically fit for deployment on the place of operation.
• All medical staff dedicated to AE shall hold a certification of specific AE-training, approved by an EU MS or recognizable as EU equivalent.
• Crew must comply with BEL Defence prophylactic, as well as national and local COVID measures. Personnel must comply with the latest COVID vaccination policy in force in Belgium. COVID policies may vary during the implementation period. If the policy change induces extra cost, prior agreement by the End-User is required.
• 2 years of experience in an emergency department.
• Diploma in nursing recognized within the European Union or in the following countries: Israel, Canada, United Kingdom, United States of America, South Africa, Australia, New-Zealand, Switzerland, or Norway.
• Diploma in critical care nursing and emergency medical service care recognized within the European Union or in the following countries: Israel, Canada, United Kingdom, United States of America, South Africa, Australia, New-Zealand, Switzerland, Norway.
• ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support) or ETC (European Trauma Course) or PHTLS (Prehospital Trauma Life Support) or ITLS (International Trauma Life Support).
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) or ALS (Advanced Life Support).
• Experience in blood administration in remote settings.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience acquired within the last 7 years in an acute medicine setting (remote setting preferred) with onboard flight medicine experience. 12 months deployment prior to the mission without any clinical exposure to patients is not allowed. At least 500 hours/ year of clinical exposure to patients prior to the mission must be proven.

Key Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal, communication and record-keeping skills.
• Excellent IT skills including use of electronic medical records systems.
• Fluency in English.

Essential Capabilities:

• Advanced ability to accurately evaluate, treat, and monitor critically ill patients under pressure.
• Ability to work within a multi-disciplined team, with clinical and non-clinical personnel.

| Cape Town | South Africa

Closing date: 08/05/2025
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Thania Parker
Reference number: 58787
Permanent

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

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

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION: Degree / Diploma in General Nursing.

DESIRED EDUCATION: Postgraduate Certificate / Diploma in Operating Theatre Nursing Science.

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: None.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE: 1 year post-graduate qualification experience in an operating theatre.

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

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

Faircape Health Tokai Estate is a Sub Acute Care and Rehabilitation Centre that provides restorative care and rehabilitation for patients recovering from a variety of medical conditions that include Neurological, Orthopedic, Surgical, and Respite. At Tokai Healthcare, the focus is mainly on acute conditions that immediately affect patients' rehabilitation progress.

Our world-class care aims to bridge the gap between hospital and home. Our Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) of leading healthcare professionals administers care in the most therapeutic environment possible and supports healing outcomes in all aspects.
The services of an experienced, compassionate Registered Nurse will rotate between ourfacilities in the Southern Suburbs of Cape Town - Tokai Estate, Noordhoek Manor and Cle Du Cap.

Please note: This is a Service Level Agreement - Locum Agreement

As a pivotal member of our team, you will directly report to the Senior Shift Leader and oversee all nursing care, and ensure that our patients receive top-notch care. Supported by a strong nursing team, a dedicated carer team, involved management, an engaged HR team, and other aligned professionals, your leadership will be the key to maintaining our high standards and making a real difference.

If you're ready to lead with passion and make a positive impact, this role is the perfect opportunity for you!

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical Tasks:

• Develop and implement individualized care plans for each resident.
• Conduct regular reviews and updates of care plans to reflect residents' evolving health conditions.
• Ensure care plans align with both medical and personal needs of residents.
• Monitor staff compliance with care plans and established protocols.
• Conduct high-risk assessments and accurately document essential information.
• Uphold best practice methods and principles in all clinical tasks performed within the facility.
• Ensure the safe and proper administration of medication by self and nursing staff, adhering to established medication management procedures.
• Ensure medication is appropriately stored, and blister packs are managed according to procedures.
• When required implement and maintain infection control protocols
• Manage the stock including the need to amend par levels or restock items in the supply cupboard.

Emergency and Incident Management:

• Follow established policies in the event of emergencies, including calling Emergency Services as needed for the Healthcare Facility or Village.
• Act according to patients' living wills or advanced directives during emergencies or resuscitation efforts.
• Ensure the multidisciplinary team (MDT) and families are promptly informed of any incidents or resident deaths.

Requirements:

Qualifications:

• SANC registered as a Registered Nurse.
• Up-to-date Basic Life Support certification is advantageous.

Experience and Knowledge:

• Proven experience as a Shift Leader / Duty Sister
• Experience in a similar position
• Knowledge of Dementia care, Frail care, and Palliative care is advantageous.
• Proficiency in organizing and delivering training sessions for staff development.
• Experience in scheduling and managing staff shifts.

Skills and Attributes:

• Clinical Expertise: Strong clinical skills and experience in nursing practice, including assessments, treatments, and patient care.
• Excellent communication skills to interact
• Problem-Solving: Capability to make critical decisions, solve complex problems, and handle emergency situations calmly and efficiently.
• Adaptability: Flexibility to handle changing circumstances and adapt quickly to new protocols or procedures.
• Team Collaboration: Foster a collaborative environment, working closely with other healthcare professionals to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
• Ability to effectively manage a nursing unit's daily operations.
• Skilled in addressing and correcting staff behaviour or performance issues.
• Time Management: Efficiently manage time and resources during shifts to prioritise patient care and operational tasks.

Specific Requirements:

• Clear health record.
• Clear criminal record.
• Clear credit record.
• Contactable references.

Working Hours:

• Normal working days are Monday to Sunday.
• You will be required to work 16.25 shifts per month.
• Day shifts are from 07h00 - 19h00
• Night shifts are from 19h00 - 07h00

Faircape Benefits:

• Quarterly performance bonuses
• Minimum of 2 Sundays per month and public holiday pay will be offered in addition to your cost-to-company package.
• Long service leave
• Discount on our internet (ISP) packages

To apply or learn more about Faircape and the position, you can visit their website at .

Please note that if you do not hear from Faircape Health within two weeks, your application should be considered unsuccessful.

Shift Pursuit is excited to announce that we have partnered with one of South Africa’s leading hospitals in Cape Town, Western Cape, which offers an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse who is Maternity qualified. Do you feel like you would be the right person for this position? Then apply today!

Requirements:

• Degree/Diploma in General Nursing
• SANC Registered
• Post Basic Qualification in Midwifery & Neonatal Nursing Sciences (essential)
• Minimum 3-4 years of experience in the relevant discipline

If you are interested in this opportunity and meet the requirements, please apply by either following the link: or email your updated CV to , or give us a call at and one of our consultants will be in touch if you meet the requirements.

Correspondence will only be conducted with short-listed candidates. Should you not hear from us within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Tagged as: Cape Town, Midwifery, Neonatal, Nursing, Registered Nurse, SANC

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