Registered Nurse – Trauma Qualified

Shift Pursuit (South Africa); India; On-site; INR 2,471,000 - 3,647,000; Full time

Job summary

Shift Pursuit is seeking an experienced Trauma Qualified Registered Nurse to join a leading healthcare organisation in Johannesburg. You will apply trauma and emergency nursing expertise to deliver high-quality patient care in a fast-paced unit.

Role requires a nursing degree, trauma/emergency specialization, and minimum 3 years’ trauma experience. SANC registration is essential and you will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team within a supportive hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Nursing and Trauma & Emergency Nursing as required.
• Minimum 3 years’ trauma nursing experience.
• Experience in a Trauma Unit is essential.
• SANC Registered is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to trauma and emergency patients.
• Assess patients and prioritise care based on urgency.
• Perform emergency interventions and monitor patients’ status.
• Administer medications and treatments per orders.
• Ensure accurate clinical documentation and records.

Skills

Trauma nursing

Emergency nursing

Clinical documentation

Education

Degree in Nursing

Degree in Trauma & Emergency Nursing

SANC registration

Job description

Introduction:

We are seeking an experienced Trauma Qualified Registered Nurse to join a leading healthcare organisation in Johannesburg. Bring your trauma nursing expertise, clinical skills, and passion for quality patient care to a professional environment where you can make a meaningful difference.

Key Performance Areas:

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients presenting with traumatic and emergency conditions.
• Conduct patient assessments and prioritise care according to clinical urgency.
• Provide immediate and appropriate nursing interventions in emergency situations.
• Monitor patients’ vital signs, condition, and response to treatment.
• Assist doctors and multidisciplinary teams with trauma and emergency procedures.
• Administer medication and treatments safely and according to prescribed orders.
• Ensure accurate and complete patient documentation and clinical records.
• Recognise and respond promptly to changes in patients’ conditions.
• Assist with stabilisation and ongoing management of critically ill and injured patients.
• Ensure adherence to hospital policies, procedures, and clinical protocols.
• Maintain high standards of infection prevention and control
• Ensure the safe use and maintenance of medical equipment within the Trauma Unit.
• Participate in resuscitation and emergency response procedures when required.
• Provide effective communication and support to patients and their families.
• Collaborate with doctors, nurses, and the multidisciplinary team to ensure quality patient care.
• Maintain professional nursing standards and comply with SANC requirements.
• Promote a safe, professional, and patient-centred environment.

Requirements:

• Degree in Nursing (Essential).
• Degree in Trauma & Emergency Nursing (Essential).
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in Trauma Nursing (Essential).
• Previous experience working in a Trauma Unit (Essential).
• SANC Registered (Essential).

Note:

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and should you not hear from us within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.