Registered Nurse | Surgical unit

LIFE Healthcare Group; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Surgical Unit at Life Bayview Private Hospital. The successful candidate will deliver holistic patient care and manage risks effectively while fostering collaborative relationships. Applicants must hold a nursing degree and be registered with SANC.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Nursing required.
• SANC registration mandatory.
• Nursing experience in medical/surgical wards preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic patient care.
• Conduct daily care rounds and investigate complaints.
• Monitor infection control and compliance.

Skills

Problem-solving

communication

analysis

customer responsiveness

building relationships

Education

Relevant Degree or Diploma in Nursing

Current registration with SANC

Job description

A vacancy exists for a Registered Nurse based at Surgical Unit at Life Bayview Private Hospital, reporting to Unit Manager Charnelle Jacobs. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing holistic patient care and fostering collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders in line with company and hospital strategic objectives.

Function: Nursing Facility

Position: Registered Nurse | Surgical Unit

Introduction

A vacancy exists for a Registered Nurse based at Surgical Unit at Life Bayview Private Hospital, reporting to Unit Manager Charnelle Jacobs. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing holistic patient care and fostering collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders in line with company and hospital strategic objectives.

Critical Outputs

Effective cost management for staff and stock by:

• Evaluating employee labour hours and managing debit and credit hours
• Minimizing 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
• Complying with ISO requirements to facilitate infection control

Conducting effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders

• Identifying doctor’s preferences and stakeholder needs and implementing them in the working environment

Requirements

• Relevant Degree or Diploma in Nursing
• Registration with SANC
• Nursing experience in medical wards / surgical wards
• Current registration with the relevant professional or regulatory body
• Understanding of the private healthcare industry, its challenges, and role players (advantageous)
• Computer proficiency
• Driver’s license and ability to travel

Competencies

• Problem-solving, analysis, and judgment
• Resilience
• Engaging diversity
• Verbal & written communication and presentation
• Influencing
• Drive & energy
• Excellence orientation
• Ethical behavior
• Building relationships
• Customer responsiveness
• Organizational awareness
• Leading by example (Key for Managers)
• Motivating and developing people (Key for Managers)

Interested candidates should email their applications to [e-mail]. Closing date: Friday, June 20, 2025.

Internal applicants are encouraged to discuss their application with their line manager prior to applying. External candidates will also be considered.

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Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.