Vacancies

Registered Nurse | Trauma Unit | Specialised

Function
Nursing
Facility
Life St George's Hospital
Position
Registered Nurse | Trauma Unit | Specialised
Introduction

Being an Enrolled nurse at Life Healthcare is more than just a job. It is making life better. As a valued member of our nursing team, you will be helping us in making life better for our patients through the delivery of quality evidence-based nursing care. In addition, we value our employees and want to see them succeed, we commit to making life better for you by investing in your continuous learning, career development and the things that matter most to you. Take a step towards making life better and consider your professional journey with us today.

A vacancy exists for a Trauma Unit Enrolled Nurse Specialised (ENS) based at Life St. George’s Hospital reporting to Brenda John, Unit Manager. The successful candidate will provide, and coordinate evidence based clinical practices and resources efficiently to achieve the Company’s strategic objectives of Growth, Efficiency, Quality and Sustainability. 

Critical Outputs

Effective Clinical skills to grow the business 

  • Delivery of market-leading evidenced-based holistic clinical care within the scope of practice.
  • Effective relationship with internal and external stakeholders that enhances and optimise business growth.
  • Participative and collaborative with all members of the team to foster and develop a healthy and positive working environment that actively promotes a joint performance and value-based culture.
  • Effective people management interacting and communicating with a multi-disciplinary team.

Effective cost management – Cost-effective utilization of resources across all business processes (including pharmacy and clinical engineering)

  • Delivery of cost-effective care across all business processes within the agreed budgetary parameters.
  • Optimal and efficient resource utilisation as per agreed budgetary parameters.
  • Optimal and appropriate product utilisation including pharmaceuticals and equipment and sundries.
  • Control and manage Labour hours in accordance with the company policy.

Effective clinical skills to deliver the highest level of quality care benchmarked against international standards for quality and safety 

  • Participate to meet Patient Experience, Clinical and Safety (Patient and Employee) outcomes targets in accordance with Life Healthcare set standards.
  • Report any Customer complaints and adverse events and participate in the investigation within the allocated timeframes.
  • Conduct all allocated tasks delegated by the Unit Manager/Shift Leader/Senior Registered Nurse. Ensuring quality management systems and initiatives are conducted according to company policy.
  • Promoting a safe and healthy working environment.
  • Enforcing infection prevention principles as per company policy.

Effective communication skills– participate in collaborative and engaging team dynamics (internal and external stakeholders)

  • Establish Lifelong partnerships with our customers and stakeholders to promote LHC as the preferred hospital of choice.
  • Effective communication skills.
Requirements
  • Registration with the South African Nursing Council as an Enrolled Nurse is essential.
  • Compliance with the SANC code for an Enrolled Nurse and all applicable healthcare legislation.
  • 1-year post qualification experience in an Emergency Unit.
  • Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS).
  • Participative and collaborative with all members of the team to foster and develop a healthy and positive working environment that actively promotes a joint performance and value-based culture.
  • Updated knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation, industrial relations, standards, codes, ethics, and competency standards.
  • Updated knowledge and understanding of relevant pathophysiology, anatomy, and diseases to render optimal holistic care.
Competencies
  • Conflict resolution
  • Ability to set goals and standards for self
  • Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
  • Verbal & written communication skills 
  • Organisational Awareness
  • Digital IQ and Computational Thinking 
  • Excellence Orientation
  • Building relationships
  • Engaging diversity
  • Critical thinking skills 
  • Ethical behaviour
  • Professional and technical proficiency 
  • Drive and energy
  • Resilience
Email
Sinazo.Lindani@lifehealthcare.co.za
Closing date
Wednesday, August 20, 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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