Registered Nurse | 2IC Qualified | Theatre

LIFE Healthcare Group; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Randburg is seeking a Registered Nurse 2IC Qualified to manage clinical practice in the Theatre and Cathlab units. The ideal candidate will have a nursing degree, a qualification in operating theatres, and current SANC registration. The role includes leadership and the coordination of nursing activities to ensure quality patient care. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Equal Opportunity Employer

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and people management skill would be an advantage.
• Ability to scrub for multi-disciplines, vascular will be an advantage.
• Basic understanding of labour legislation, financial and chain management principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate clinical practice and resources within the unit.
• Lead the implementation of the nursing care plan.
• Monitor customer satisfaction and address complaints.

Skills

Problem-solving

Leadership

Customer responsiveness

Verbal communication

Organisational awareness

Education

Degree or Diploma in nursing

Certified qualification in operating theatres

Current registration with SANC

Tools

Computer proficiency

Job description

Registered Nurse | 2IC Qualified | Theatre

Function Nursing Facility Life Fourways Hospital Position Registered Nurse | 2IC Qualified | Theatre

Introduction

A vacancy exists for a Registered Nurse 2IC Qualified for the Theatre and Cathlab units based at Life Fourways Hospital, reporting to the Melody Bedingfield , Theatre Unit Manager . The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and coordinating clinical practice and resources within the unit to achieve the company and hospital objectives of quality, growth and people.

Critical Outputs

• Effective clinical leadership

• Lead the implementation of the nursing care plan and co-ordinate and facilitate the delivery of the correct treatment plan within the correct MDT program in order to achieve clinical outcomes.
• Function as clinical expert in achieving patient outcomes.
• Ensure competence of staff and students, determine and drive criteria for effective professional socialization, create an environment conducive to learning and provide feedback to relevant stakeholders.
• Promote customer satisfaction within unit, address customer complaints, conduct quality care rounds and clinical practice audits to monitor care levels and report accordingly.
• Implement national quality initiatives within unit with the focus on improved clinical outcomes and report accordingly.
• Identify clinical and safety risks and trends in all of the above, implement corrective action where necessary and monitor on an ongoing basis.
• Initiate and drive unit specific best operating practice, communicate these for wider implementation and participate in hospital specific marketing initiatives.

Effective leadership and people management

• Demonstrate visible leadership in respect of LHC values, operating model, Nursing strategy and image of the profession, actively sponsor LHC initiatives and projects to ensure continued and improved productivity.
• Drive and manage all people related processes within unit.

Effective financial management (including equipment)

• Participate in business planning and budgeting processes and manage nursing costs according to budget.
• Manage stock utilization and drive product management processes within unit together with relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure staff are trained on the operation of equipment within unit and together with relevant stakeholders ensure equipment is in working order to provide a safe patient environment.

Effective relationships with internal & external stakeholders

• Build and maintain productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders (i.e.

HOD’s, Enabling functions, patients, family members, service providers etc.) through ongoing communication and feedback.

• Build and maintain productive relationships with doctors by agreeing professional code of conduct, driving and monitoring effective communication regarding positive patient outcomes, functioning as an advocate for LHC and communicate impact of industry challenges on the Nursing profession.

Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in nursing
• Certified qualification in operating theatres
• Current registration with SANC
• Relevant experience in nursing to meet the critical outputs
• Proven leadership and people management skill would be an advantage
• Ability to scrub for multi-disciplines, vascular will be an advantage
• Basic understanding of labour legislation, financial and chain management principles
• Understanding of the private healthcare industry, its challenges and role players would be an advantage
• Computer proficiency
• Driver’s license and ability to travel

Competencies

• Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
• Resilience
• Engaging diversity
• Verbal & written communication and presentation
• Influencing
• Action orientation
• Building relationships
• Customer responsiveness
• Organisational awareness
• Leading by example
• Motivating and developing people
• Excellence orientation
• Ethical behaviour

Email [e-mail] Closing date Friday, November 14, 2025

Internal applicants - Before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.

Explore our vacancies and find the right opportunity for you. Download the application form and email to the relevant contact person specified in the job advertisement.

Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert, should consider their application as unsuccessful.