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We are in search of a Registered Nurse to render and promote cost effective, safe, quality patient care in accordance with hospital standards and policies.

The team member will further be responsible for assessing, planning, executing and supervising the implementation of care to meet patient needs.

A Registered Nurse is a role model in the delivery of evidence-based care.

This role will actively participate in Clinical Governance.

The team member will be responsible for direct and/or indirect nursing care of a patient or groups of patients.

The team member will perform nursing duties in accordance with the South African Nursing Council (SANC), Department of Health (DOH) and National Core standards.

Future Role Breakdown

• Be active in preparing, controlling and replenishment of stock, of the recovery room and for the procedure list of the day.
• Support the patient on their arrival into the recovery unit.
• Monitor a patient’s physiological parameters.
• Provide appropriate treatment until the patient has recovered from the effects of the an anaesthesia and/or surgery.
• Evaluate the care given during each phase.
• Contributes to the holistic care of patients.
• Effective communication with patients regarding their care.
• The promotion of health and wellbeing.
• Promote and maintain good public relations with patients, relatives and visitors.
• Provide and supervise the delivery of evidence-based nursing care.
• Ensure that all patients have an appropriate nursing care plan.
• Check that all equipment that may be required is at hand and ready to use.
• Check emergency resuscitation drugs and record.
• Compliance with documentation policy.
• Ensure that all documentation is maintained accurately and timeously reflecting recovery room procedures and care.
• Ongoing audit of health records to ensure compliance.
• Ensure all stock is well controlled and managed, charged and credited appropriately.
• Maintain a therapeutic, clean and safe environment that is free from medico-legal hazards.
• Maintain a safe working environment in accordance with the Machinery and Occupational Safety Act.
• Reports and acts upon potential/actual risks identified.
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality at all times.
• Assume responsibility for own personal and professional development.
• Assume responsibility for maintaining competence in CPR (BLS/ ACLS).
• Project a positive professional image
• Promotes and maintains good working and interpersonal relationships with management, colleagues and doctors.
• Mentoring and supervision of junior healthcare providers and support staff.
  
  

• Grade 12 or equivalent NQF level 4 qualification.
• Diploma in General Nursing.
• Current registration with South African Nursing Council (SANC)
• Minimum of 5 years as an experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Post-operative and surgical experience.
• Skilled in all basic nursing procedures as well as procedures specific to the operating theatre environment.
• Strong knowledge of surgical procedures and patient safety.
• Knowledge of Infection Control & Prevention.
• Problem-solving, analysis and judgement.
• Resilience.
• Analytical thinking, problem solving and judgement ability.
• Customer responsiveness.
• Effective Risk prevention management.
• Empathic and sensitive.
• Flexible and adaptable.
• Ability to communicate, be a skilled listener and a keen observer.
• Professional flexibility in working hours while supporting daily business hours.

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Health Care Provider
• Industries Hospitals and Health Care

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Mediclinic Brits Brits South Africa

Closing date : 10 / 07 / 2025

Number of positions : 1

Recruiter name : Rethabile Thamae

Reference number : 61499

Workplace Type : On-site

Permanent

Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

To deliver safe quality nursing care according to the Scope of Practice

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

Deliver quality nursing care in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team

Identify prevent and report risks to ensure patient safety

Facilitate a positive patient experience by creating a conducive environment

Provide accurate and comprehensive records of all nursing interventions

Participate in creating a learning environment that builds staff competence

Ensure that all utilised stock and equipment are accurately charged

REQUIRED EDUCATION

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION : Enrolled Nurse Certificate

DESIRED EDUCATION : For specialised wards CPD courses in specific specialityarea

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE : None

DESIRED EXPERIENCE : 1 year post qualification experience before placement in a specialised unit

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Basic life support trained
• Infection prevention and control
• Pharmacology
• Scientific nursing principles and process
• Patient assessment skills
• Nursing processes and procedures
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
• Relevant nursing legislation
• Nursing care plan skills
• 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.

Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Mediclinic Kloof, Mediclinic Midstream, Mediclinic Muelmed| Pretoria | South Africa

Closing date: 26/08/2025
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Nomsa Mbambo
Reference number: 62939
Workplace Type:((cust_WorkplaceType))
Permanent

Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile

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

Deliver quality nursing care in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team

Identify, prevent and report risks to ensure patient safety

Facilitate a positive patient experience by creating a conducive environment

Provide accurate and comprehensive records of all nursing interventions

Participate in creating a learning environment that builds staff competence

Ensure that all utilised stock and equipment are accurately charged

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION: Enrolled Nurse Certificate

DESIRED EDUCATION: For specialised wards, CPD courses in specific specialityarea

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: None

DESIRED EXPERIENCE: 1 year post qualification experience before placement in a specialised unit

• Basic life support trained
• Infection prevention and control
• Pharmacology
• Scientific nursing principles and process
• Patient assessment skills
• Nursing processes and procedures
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
• Relevant nursing legislation
• Nursing care plan skills
• 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.

Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile

Mediclinic Worcester| Worcester | South Africa

Closing date: 31/08/2025
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Liezel Alberts
Reference number: 61865
Workplace Type:On-site
Permanent

Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile

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

Deliver quality nursing care in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team

Identify, prevent and report risks to ensure patient safety

Facilitate a positive patient experience by creating a conducive environment

Provide accurate and comprehensive records of all nursing interventions

Participate in creating a learning environment that builds staff competence

Ensure that all utilised stock and equipment are accurately charged

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION: Enrolled Nurse Certificate

DESIRED EDUCATION: For specialised wards, CPD courses in specific specialityarea

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: None

DESIRED EXPERIENCE: 1 year post qualification experience before placement in a specialised unit

• Basic life support trained
• Infection prevention and control
• Pharmacology
• Scientific nursing principles and process
• Patient assessment skills
• Nursing processes and procedures
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
• Relevant nursing legislation
• Nursing care plan skills
• 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.

Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile

Mediclinic Nelspruit| Sonheuwel, Nelspruit | South Africa

Closing date: 20/08/2025
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Nhlanhla Samaria Mahlangu
Reference number: 62719
Workplace Type:On-site
Permanent

Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile

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

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 utilised stock and equipment are accurately charged

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION: Degree / Diploma in General Nursing

DESIRED EDUCATION: Midwifery; Postgraduate certificate/ diploma in relevant specialty area

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: None

DESIRED EXPERIENCE: : 1 year post-graduate qualification experience before placement in a specialised unit

• 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.

Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile

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Mediclinic Milnerton| Milnerton, Cape Town | South Africa

Closing date: 25/08/2025
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Moegamad Magadie Martin
Reference number: 62685
Workplace Type:On-site
Permanent

Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile

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

Deliver quality nursing care in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team

Identify, prevent and report risks to ensure patient safety

Facilitate a positive patient experience by creating a conducive environment

Provide accurate and comprehensive records of all nursing interventions

Participate in creating a learning environment that builds staff competence

Ensure that all utilised stock and equipment are accurately charged

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION: Enrolled Nurse Certificate

DESIRED EDUCATION: For specialised wards, CPD courses in specific specialityarea

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: None

DESIRED EXPERIENCE: 1 year post qualification experience before placement in a specialised unit

• Basic life support trained
• Infection prevention and control
• Pharmacology
• Scientific nursing principles and process
• Nursing processes and procedures

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.

Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile

Become a part of our Talent Community and we will get in touch with you as soon as there is a relevant opening that fits your skills, interests and experience.

Our client, a leader in the private healthcare industry, is urgently looking for Registered Nurses (RN) / Professional Nurses (PN) to work in a Cardiothoracic Critical Care unit. This is an opportunity to work part-time shifts at a private hospital in Bloemfontein in Free State .

Join our dynamic team today to take advantage of the range of benefits we offer:

• Competitive pay rates
• Flexible payment options
• Placement opportunities at various clients across South Africa
• Complimentary indemnity cover at specified clients

• Must be available IMMEDIATELY
• Valid SANC licence
• Previous work experience in an ICU ward will serve as an advantage
• Post-basic Diploma/Certificate in Critical Care Nursing Science will be advantageous
• Competent in the demonstration and assessment of relevant clinical procedures and management of risks
• A good understanding and application of the nursing Scope of Practice and knowledge of patient care

• Duties and responsibilities according to nursing scope of practice
• ICU / Critical Care duties and responsibilities

If you are interested in this opportunity and meet the requirements, apply directly by clicking on ‘Apply’. Please ensure that your CV profile is complete and up to date.

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Mediclinic Milnerton| Milnerton, Cape Town | South Africa

Closing date: 25/08/2025
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Moegamad Magadie Martin
Reference number: 62685
Workplace Type:On-site
Permanent

Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile

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

Deliver quality nursing care in collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team

Identify, prevent and report risks to ensure patient safety

Facilitate a positive patient experience by creating a conducive environment

Provide accurate and comprehensive records of all nursing interventions

Participate in creating a learning environment that builds staff competence

Ensure that all utilised stock and equipment are accurately charged

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION: Enrolled Nurse Certificate

DESIRED EDUCATION: For specialised wards, CPD courses in specific specialityarea

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: None

DESIRED EXPERIENCE: 1 year post qualification experience before placement in a specialised unit

• Basic life support trained
• Infection prevention and control
• Pharmacology
• Scientific nursing principles and process
• Nursing processes and procedures

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.

Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile

Become a part of our Talent Community and we will get in touch with you as soon as there is a relevant opening that fits your skills, interests and experience.