Professional Nurse

Joint Medical Holdings; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Durban is seeking a Professional Nurse to deliver safe and effective Emergency Nursing Care. The position requires being registered with the South African Nursing Council and having trauma nursing qualifications. Responsibilities include coordinating care within a multidisciplinary team and adhering to health, safety, and clinical standards. Candidates must exhibit strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills, and be able to work effectively under pressure. Willingness to work shifts is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 years clinical experience in a Trauma or Outpatient setting.
• Competence in patient assessment, clinical decision making and emergency intervention.
• Willingness to work day and night shifts, including weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe and effective Emergency Nursing Care.
• Coordinate patient care within the multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in quality improvement and resource management.

Skills

Effective clinical assessment and critical thinking skills

Ability to prioritize and work well under pressure

Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Effective organizational and time management skills

Basic computer literacy

Education

Registered with South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Registered Nurse

Trauma Nursing qualification

Job description

DIVISION: DURDOC HOSPITAL- OPD

JOB TITLE: PROFESSIONAL NURSE

PURPOSE OF POSITION

To deliver safe and effective Emergency Nursing Care as a SANC (South African Nursing Council) Registered Professional Nurse, ensuring effective patient assessment, planning and coordination of patient care. Maintain compliance with legal and clinical standards within the multidisciplinary team.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Work strictly within the SANC defined Scope of Practice. (R686 and R2598)
• Initiate and support emergency treatment including resuscitations according to Scope of Practice and Protocols.
• Coordinate patient care within the multidisciplinary team and act as a patient advocate.
• Adhere to legal, health, safety, infection control and clinical standards.
• Participate in quality improvement, risk management, and resource management.
• Provide supervision, guidance and support to staff within the unit.

COMPETENCIES (The following will be advantageous)

Minimum Requirements

• Registered with South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Registered Nurse.
• Trauma experience or Trauma Nursing qualification are essential.
• Minimum 1-2 years clinical experience in a Trauma or Outpatient setting.
• Competence in patient assessment, clinical decision making and emergency intervention.
• Ability to work effectively within a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to work day and night shifts, including weekends and public holidays and adapt to working in other areas of the hospital when needed.

Skills (Practical & Technical)

• Effective clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Able to prioritise and work well under pressure.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Effective organisational and time management skills.
• Basic computer literacy.

BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES (Personality Characteristics)

• Well-spoken and respectful

• Reliable, professional and patient focused.
• Must be able to adhere to all company rules and policies.

JMH VALUES (Commitment)

• We respect the dignity of an individual.
• We are committed to giving our doctors top quality service.
• We are committed to building an atmosphere of trust, and to train and develop our staff to their fullest potential.
• We are committed to providing our shareholders with a fair rate of return on their investment.
• We will act in a responsible manner towards our physical and social environment.

Please apply via: https://jmh.co.za/career

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Your information is collected and processed in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act No 4 of 2013 (POPIA). By applying to this advert, you consent to JMH (Pty) Ltd collecting and processing your personal information for the purpose of determining your eligibility for the advertised position. If unsuccessful, your personal information is securely destroyed and is not retained by the company.

Closing date for applications is 28 January 2026

Yours faithfully

Jenny Bux Group HR Manager