Registered Nurse & ICU qualified

LIFE Healthcare Group; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 250 000 - 350 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a qualified Registered Nurse (ICU) for Life Mount Edgecombe Hospital. The successful candidate will provide high-quality nursing care to critically ill patients, ensuring compliance with ethical frameworks and hospital policies. Candidates should possess a nursing degree, SANC registration, and a post-basic qualification in critical care. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to thrive under pressure are essential. Apply by January 30, 2026 for consideration.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Nursing and registration with SANC required.
• Experience in an ICU or critical care environment is essential.
• Ability to work under pressure in a continuously changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality basic and specialized nursing care.
• Maintain communication with patients and families regarding their condition.
• Administer medications ethically and legally.
• Coordinate with the multi-disciplinary team for optimal patient care.

Skills

Strong customer orientation

Team player

Strong interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Resilience

Drive & energy

Education

Relevant Degree or Diploma in Nursing

Post Basic qualification in Critical Care

Job description

Overview

A vacancy exists for a Registered Nurse (ICU) qualified, based at Life Mount Edgecombe Hospital reporting to the Unit Manager. The successful candidate will provide holistic and high-quality nursing care to critically ill patients in line with Company & Hospital strategic objectives.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality basic and specialized nursing care
• Maintain continual communication with the patient and family regarding the patient’s condition
• Administer medications in accordance with ethical and legal frameworks
• Review and comply with internal policies and protocols
• Ensure quality management systems and initiatives are conducted according to unit specifications
• Advocate for the patient by coordinating acuity with case management and notifying the doctor of any limitations

People Management

• Interact and communicate with a multi-disciplinary team
• Provide training and development to support personal and professional growth
• Ensure the ICU team works within the scope of practice to utilise the correct skills mix

Cost Management

• Manage all stock used according to unit policies and protocols
• Control and manage staff hours and leave in accordance with company policy

Infection Control and SHEQ

• Maintain a safe, holistic patient environment to enforce infection control
• Promote a safe and healthy working environment by completing SHEQ alerts and incident reports to the SHEQ Coordinator

Stakeholder Relationships

• Conduct in-service orientation on doctor-specific preferences
• Execute doctor requests and prescriptions after patient rounds
• Assist multi-disciplinary team members with the execution of their duties

Equipment & Instrumentation

• Check equipment and instrumentation daily and report any defaults to the Unit Manager and Clinical Engineer
• Educate and supervise staff and doctors on the correct utilisation of specialised equipment

Record Keeping

• Ensure records are accurately completed and stored in accordance with legal and ethical requirements

Requirements

• Relevant Degree or Diploma in Nursing and registration with SANC
• Post Basic qualification in Critical Care required
• Strong customer orientation, team player, energetic and well organized
• Ability to work under pressure in a continuously changing environment
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Willingness to fulfil a role in the unit according to the flexi-hours system and call system

Competencies

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

Contact: Email [e-mail]

Closing date: Friday, January 30, 2026

Internal applicants - Before applying, discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.

Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants not contacted within two weeks of the closing date should consider their application unsuccessful.