Registered Nurse General Ward

Medipath Healthcare Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical recruitment agency in South Africa is seeking a Registered Nurse for a surgical clinic in Fordsburg, Johannesburg. The role involves delivering patient-centred nursing care and requires a valid SANC registration along with 3-5 years of experience in a surgical or general ward environment. Strong clinical skills and teamwork are essential for this full-time position.

Qualifications

• Qualified as a Registered Nurse with a valid SANC registration.
• Minimum 3 – 5 years experience in surgical or general ward environment.
• Strong clinical skills with attention to patient safety and care standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients in the general surgical ward.
• Monitor, assess and record patients' conditions and progress.
• Administer medication and treatments as prescribed.
• Assist surgeons and physicians in post‑operative management.
• Maintain accurate patient records and ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards.
• Promote patient recovery, comfort, and dignity through professional care.
• Educate patients and families on care plans, procedures, and recovery.
• Ensure infection control and safety protocols are upheld.
• Collaborate effectively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure quality outcomes.

Skills

Strong clinical skills

Attention to patient safety

Ability to work in a team

Education

Valid SANC registration

Job description

Introduction

As the leading medical recruitment agency in South Africa our client has an exciting opportunity for a Registered Nurse based in Fordsburg Johannesburg South Africa. The Registered Nurse is to deliver safe patient‑centred nursing care to post‑operative and surgical patients in accordance with clinical standards and regulatory requirements for a 30 bed surgical clinic.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients in the general surgical ward.
• Monitor, assess and record patients conditions and progress.
• Administer medication and treatments as prescribed.
• Assist surgeons and physicians in post‑operative management.
• Maintain accurate patient records and ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards.
• Promote patient recovery comfort and dignity through professional care.
• Educate patients and families on care plans procedures and recovery.
• Ensure infection control and safety protocols are upheld.
• Collaborate effectively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure quality outcomes.

Requirements

• Qualified as a Registered Nurse with a valid SANC registration.
• Min 3 – 5 years experience in surgical or general ward environment.
• Strong clinical skills with attention to patient safety and care standards.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced team‑oriented setting.

Salary is market related

Location: Fordsburg Johannesburg

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Please be advised that you will be contacted by Medipath Healthcare Recruitment within 14 days should we wish to proceed with your application. Similarly if you are not contacted by Medipath Healthcare Recruitment please accept your application as unsuccessful. Your CV will automatically be added to our database and we could be contacting you should a suitable position arise.