Registered Nurse ICU Experience

Edge Executives; Middelburg; On-site; EUR 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Edge Executives is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join the MICU team in Middelburg. The role focuses on delivering evidence-based critical care to critically ill patients within a busy unit.

You will mentor colleagues, maintain quality standards, and ensure safe utilisation of ICU resources while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to achieve excellent patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Relevant Degree or Diploma in Nursing.
• Registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC).
• Previous nursing experience within an Intensive Care Unit (ICU/MICU).
• Strong clinical assessment and critical care nursing skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a dynamic environment.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Customer-focused with a passion for quality patient care.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts and participate in the hospital call system.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to critically ill patients.
• Monitor, assess and manage patients within the Medical ICU.
• Administer medication in accordance with legal and ethical standards.
• Communicate effectively with patients and their families.
• Collaborate with doctors and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Advocate for patients and coordinate with case management.
• Ensure compliance with clinical protocols, infection prevention and SHEQ standards.
• Manage stock and clinical resources effectively.
• Supervise and mentor nursing staff where required.
• Ensure specialised ICU equipment is correctly utilised and maintained.
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and continuous professional development.

Skills

ICU experience

Critical care nursing

Communication skills

Under pressure

Patient-focused care

Education

Nursing degree or diploma

SANC registration

Job description

Registered Nurse (MICU) Experienced | Middelburg, Mpumalanga | Permanent

Are you an experienced ICU nurse who thrives in a high-acuity environment? Join a leading private healthcare provider where your expertise will directly impact patient outcomes and contribute to exceptional critical care.

An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Registered Nurse to join a busy Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU). This role is ideal for a compassionate and clinically skilled nursing professional who is committed to delivering evidence-based care while working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

You will be responsible for providing holistic nursing care to critically ill patients, ensuring adherence to clinical protocols, maintaining patient safety, and supporting operational excellence within the unit. You'll also play an important role in mentoring colleagues, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring the effective utilisation of clinical resources.

Our client is one of South Africa's leading private healthcare providers, recognised for clinical excellence, innovation and a patient-centred approach to healthcare. They are committed to developing their people while delivering world-class care across their hospital network.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to critically ill patients.
• Monitor, assess and manage patients within the Medical ICU.
• Administer medication in accordance with legal and ethical standards.
• Communicate effectively with patients and their families.
• Collaborate with doctors and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Advocate for patients and coordinate with case management.
• Ensure compliance with clinical protocols, infection prevention and SHEQ standards.
• Manage stock and clinical resources effectively.
• Supervise and mentor nursing staff where required.
• Ensure specialised ICU equipment is correctly utilised and maintained.
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and continuous professional development.

What You’ll Bring

• Relevant Degree or Diploma in Nursing.
• Registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC).
• Previous nursing experience within an Intensive Care Unit (ICU/MICU).
• Strong clinical assessment and critical care nursing skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a dynamic environment.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Customer-focused with a passion for quality patient care.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts and participate in the hospital call system.

What’s in It for You

• Join one of South Africa's leading private healthcare organisations.
• Work alongside experienced multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
• Access continuous learning and career development opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative clinical environment.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of critically ill patients.

What Success Looks Like

• Delivery of exceptional patient-centred critical care.
• Positive clinical and patient experience outcomes.
• Effective teamwork and communication.
• Compliance with clinical governance and quality standards.
• Safe utilisation of specialised ICU equipment.
• Consistent contribution to operational excellence and patient safety.

If you're passionate about intensive care nursing and committed to clinical excellence, we'd love to hear from you.