Registered Nurse | Surgical Ward

Life Healthcare
South Africa
Full-time
Posted 1 day ago
Full-time Healthcare
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Job Description

  • A vacancy exists for a Registered Nurse for Surgical Ward based at Life Anncron Hospital, reporting to a Unit Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing holistic patient care and collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders in line with Company & Hospital strategic objectives.

Critical Outputs
Effective cost management for staff and stock by

  • Evaluating employee labour hours and manage debit and credit hours
  • Minimising unnecessary stock wastage and facilitating maintenance of equipment

Providing quality patient care by

  • Identifying and ensuring staff undergo department specific micro orientation Ensuring daily care rounds are conducted and investigating complaints
  • Providing accurate, appropriate and adequate information to patients and family members during hospitalization

Providing effective risk management (SHEQ & infection control) by

  • Monitoring and implementing preventative measures to minimize risk
  • Comply with ISO requirements in order to facilitate infection control
  • Conducting effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
  • Identifying doctor's preferences and stakeholders needs and implement in the working environment

Requirements

  • Relevant Degree or Diploma in Nursing
  • Surgical experience in a private facility will be an advantage
  • Current registration with the relevant professional or regulatory body
  • Understanding of the private healthcare industry, its challenges and role players would be an advantage
  • Computer proficiency
  • Willing to work flexible hours

Competencies

  • Problem-solving, analysis and judgment
  • Resilience
  • Engaging diversity
  • Verbal & written communication and presentation
  • Influencing
  • Drive & energy
  • Excellence orientation
  • Ethical behaviour
  • Building relationships
  • Customer responsiveness
  • Organisational awareness

Deadline:21st October,2026

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You'll apply on Life Healthcare's own site before 30 October 2026. Put your most relevant experience at the top of your CV first.

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Job details
Job TypeFull-time
LocationSouth Africa
CategoryHealthcare
Posted20 October 2026
Closing Date30 October 2026
Life Healthcare
South Africa

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