Registered Nurse | ICU Qualified | Cooper ICU

LIFE Healthcare Group; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in KwaZulu-Natal is seeking a Registered Nurse (ICU Qualified) for the General ICU at Life Entabeni Hospital. The successful candidate will ensure quality nursing care and contribute to the unit's effective functioning. Requirements include being registered at SANC and holding an ICU qualification. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to manage stress are crucial for this role.

Qualifications

• Registered at SANC as a Registered Nurse.
• ICU Qualification is compulsory.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong customer orientation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct basic duties as allocated by the Unit Manager.
• Ensure quality patient care and customer satisfaction according to policies.
• Effective risk management of the unit through compliance.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Planning and organizing skills

Time management

Decision-making

Resilience

Customer orientation

Education

Registered at SANC as a Registered Nurse

ICU Qualification

Job description

Registered Nurse | ICU Qualified | Cooper ICU

Function Nursing Facility Life Entabeni Hospital Position Registered Nurse | ICU Qualified | Cooper ICU Introduction

Exciting opportunity exists for Registered Nurse(ICU Qualified) in the General ICU at Life Entabeni Hospital, KZN. The position will report to the Unit Manager. The successful candidate will contribute to the effective functioning of this unit and ensure quality nursing care to all patients.

Critical Outputs

• Conduct basic duties as allocated by the Unit Manager. This includes team leading.
• Ensure quality patient care and customer satisfaction according to Life Healthcare Policies & Procedures.
• Management of other categories nursing staff according to their Scope of Practice.
• Maintain sound professional relationships with all patients, doctors and other members of the multi‑disciplinary team.
• Effective risk management of the unit by complying with Health, Safety & Infection Control policies and procedures.
• Effectively participate in the management of costs in the unit (stock, staffing, and equipment)
• Identify training needs and initiate facilitation.
• Ensure effective record keeping

Requirements

• Registered at SANC as a Registered Nurse
• ICU Qualification is compulsory
• Rotation between day duty and night duty
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Good planning and organizing skills
• Time management skills
• Ability to make accurate decisions
• Resilience and stress tolerance
• Strong customer orientation

Competencies

• Problem‑solving, analysis and judgement
• Resilience
• Engaging diversity
• Verbal & written communication and presentation
• Influencing
• Drive & energy
• Excellence orientation

Email [e-mail] Closing date Thursday, October 30, 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.