Registered Nurse | Ward
- Function
- Nursing
- Facility
- Life Brooklyn Day Hospital
- Position
- Registered Nurse | Ward
- Introduction
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A vacancy exists for a Registered Nurse, based at Life Brooklyn Day Hospital, reporting to the Nursing Standards Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing holistic patient care and to ensure collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders in line with Company and Hospital strategic objectives.
- Critical Outputs
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Ensure effective quality management systems by:
- Attending and participating in Q programs and ensuring induction training is carried out.
- Ensuring monthly Q evaluator cards are completed and report to the shift leader or unit manager.
- Attending and participating in review and ward meetings in order to ensure conformances to QMS audit standards.
- Performing, understanding and complying with the company infection control standards in order to adhere to PPE standards and procedures.
- Adhering to safety measures.
Ensure optimum operational efficiencies by:
- Ensuring correct and accurate stock administration.
- Correctly reporting patient movements on discharge or transfer.
- Ensuring correct and proper usage and maintenance of equipment.
- Ensuring personal absenteeism is minimized and justified.
- Working flexible hours in order to minimize agency costs and show willingness to assist other departments.
Ensure effective quality patient care by:
- Performing and completing tasks assigned in order to maximize patient care.
- Ensuring patient hygiene, comfort and safety is measured in accordance with the nursing care plan.
- Following the correct techniques and wearing of PPE’s in order to promote the healing of wounds and fractures.
- Monitoring and recording patient intake of fluids.
- Ensuring the management and preparation of surgical and diagnostic procedures.
Effective relationship management with customers by:
- Building and maintaining heathy relationships with internal and external customers and supporting all new staff members with the orientation program.
- Requirements
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- Relevant Degree or Diploma in Nursing.
- Current registration with the relevant professional or regulatory body.
- Ability to work shifts according to the operational requirements of the hospital.
- Basic understanding of the private healthcare industry, it’s challenges and role players would be an advantage.
- Computer proficiency would be an advantage.
- 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
- Action orientated
- Leading by example
- Motivating and developing others
- Brooklyn.CV@lifehealthcare.co.za
- Closing date
- Wednesday, June 10, 2026
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.