A private medical practice in Bryanston, Sandton, is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to provide clinical and administrative support. The successful candidate will assist with consultations, pre-operative preparation, post-operative follow-up and wound care, while ensuring professional, patient-centred nursing care and the smooth running of the practice.
Roles and Responsibilities (but not limited to):
- Assist during patient consultations, examinations and treatments.
- Prepare patients for procedures and provide pre-operative care.
- Conduct post-operative patient follow-ups, communication and wound care.
- Coordinate patient care with hospital nursing staff and allied healthcare professionals.
- Perform general nursing duties, including assessing and monitoring patient conditions and vital signs.
- Obtain patient histories and perform physical examinations.
- Conduct clinical assessments, interpret findings and assist with the management of common and emergency conditions within the nurse's scope of practice.
- Perform minor procedures and treatments within the nurse's scope of practice.
- Maintain accurate clinical records, reports and patient documentation.
- Provide patients with appropriate information regarding their conditions, prescribed medication and potential side effects.
- Assist with reception duties, practice administration and day-to-day practice management.
- Manage stock control, stocktakes, equipment inventory and ordering of supplies.
- Maintain the cleanliness and tidiness of workspaces.
- Promote patient safety, prevent medical errors and contribute to continuous improvement in healthcare quality.
- Provide respectful, responsive and individualised patient care.
- Build positive relationships with patients and healthcare professionals.
Requirements
- Relevant nursing qualification, such as a BCur degree or nursing diploma.
- Current registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC).
- Minimum of two years' experience as a Registered Nurse.
- Knowledge of general and primary healthcare nursing theory and practice.
- Computer literacy.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Skills and attributes:
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Professional and compassionate approach to patient care.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to communicate professionally with patients, relatives and healthcare professionals.
- Initiative and sound decision-making abilities.
- Ability to think on your feet and respond appropriately to changing situations.
- Assertive and confident when required.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Well-presented and professional.
- Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with doctors, therapists and other healthcare professionals.
Work hours:
Monday to Friday; 07h00 – 16h00
Occasional Saturdays (once a month); 07h00 – 16h00
Start date
1 January 2026