Medical 2 : Registered Nurse

Absoluteeldercare; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in South Africa is seeking a Registered Nurse to deliver high-quality patient care. The role includes assessing and planning care, supervising patient needs, and ensuring compliance with health standards. Applicants must hold registration with the South African Nursing Council and have a matric qualification, along with relevant medical unit experience. Basic Life Support certification is mandatory, and advanced computer literacy is essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse registration with relevant council.
• Compulsory Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Relevant experience in a medical unit.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive and safe patient care.
• Attend handover of reports at shift commencement.
• Communicate effectively with patients about their care.
• Promote patient’s health and wellbeing.
• Audit health records for compliance.

Skills

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced computer literacy

Patient care

Education

Registration with the South African Nursing Council

Matric qualification

Job description

The Registered Nurse will render and promote cost‑effective, safe, and quality patient care in accordance with hospital standards and policies. The RN will take direct and/or indirect responsibility for nursing care of individual patients or a group of patients, including assessment, planning, execution, and supervision of care to meet patient needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Practice patient care according to scope of practice and assume total responsibility for these activities.
• Contribute to the holistic care of patients.
• Attend handover of report at shift commencement.
• Recognize life‑threatening situations.
• Communicate effectively with patients regarding their care.
• Promote patient’s health and wellbeing.
• Provide a detailed handover to the ward sister.
• Audit health records to ensure compliance.
• Ensure all stock is well controlled, managed, charged, and credited appropriately.
• Promote and maintain good public relations with patients, relatives, and visitors.

Qualifications

• Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse or equivalent NQF 7 qualification.
• Matric qualification.
• Relevant experience in a medical unit.
• Compulsory Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Advanced computer literacy.
• Capacity to implement and maintain standards of health practice required by accredited bodies and health legislation.