Registered Nurse | Surgical Unit
- Function
- Nursing
- Facility
- Life Groenkloof Hospital
- Position
- Registered Nurse | Surgical Unit
- Introduction
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A Vacancy exists for a Registered Nurse, based at Life Groenkloof Hospital, reporting to the Unit Manager in Surgical Unit (St Theresa). 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
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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
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- Relevant Nursing Degree or Diploma
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in a General Surgical Ward, with ability to manage patient care in a fast-paced environment
- Leadership exposure or experience in a shift-leading will be advantageous
- Current registration with the relevant professional body
- Understanding of surgical nursing practices
- Understanding of the private healthcare industry, its challenges and role players would be an advantage
- Computer proficiency
- Competencies
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- Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
- Resilience
- Engaging diversity
- Verbal & written communication and presentation
- Influencing
- Drive & energy
- Excellence orientation
- Ethical behaviour
- Building relationships
- Customer responsiveness
- Organisational awareness
- Careers.Groenkloof@lifehealthcare.co.za
- Closing date
- Thursday, October 9, 2025
Internal applicants - Before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.
Explore our vacancies and find the right opportunity for you. Download the application form and email to the relevant contact person specified in the job advertisement.
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.