Vacancies

Registered Nurse

Function
Nursing
Facility
Life Nkanyisa | Kirkwood Care Centre
Position
Registered Nurse
Introduction

Vacancies have arisen for a Registered Nurse at Life Nkanyisa Mangaung Correctional Services, Bloemfontein, FS. Reporting to the Nurse 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.

Critical Outputs

Patient Care:

  • Determine and administer medication, manage patient complaints following LHC process, analyze vital data in terms physical condition of patients and give report to and from other colleagues and sub-ordinates.
  • Observing reaction to medication, special diets and treatment plan.
  • Implementing health, safety and infection control standards.
  • Contribute towards accurate record keeping by recording and reporting any changes in patients’ physical condition and referral 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, teaching of 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, maintaining 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.
Requirements
  • Grade 12/Matric
  • Current registration with SANC as a Registered Nurse
  • Relevant Nursing degree or diploma
  • 2 years’ experience
  • Be able to work under pressure
Competencies
  • 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
  • TB & HIV Knowledge
Email
Dieketseng.jan@lifehealthcare.co.za
Closing date
Monday, May 19, 2025

Internal applicants - Before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.

Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert, should consider their application as unsuccessful.


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