Registered Nurse | ICU Qualified | Cooper ICU

LIFE Healthcare Group; Monkeyland KZN; On-site; ZAR 360 000 - 420 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in KwaZulu-Natal is seeking a Registered Nurse (ICU Qualified) to enhance patient care in the General ICU. This role involves leading team duties, ensuring compliance with health policies, managing nursing staff, and maintaining effective patient relationships. The ideal candidate must be registered with SANC and possess an ICU qualification. This opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a supportive healthcare environment while developing professionally.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse at SANC.
• ICU Qualification is compulsory.
• Ability to make accurate decisions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct basic duties as allocated by the Unit Manager.
• Ensure quality patient care according to policies.
• Manage other nursing staff according to their practice.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Good planning and organizing skills

Time management skills

Strong 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, including team leading.
• Ensure quality patient care and customer satisfaction according to Life Healthcare Policies & Procedures.
• Manage other categories of nursing staff according to their Scope of Practice.
• Maintain sound professional relationships with all patients, doctors, and other members of the multi‑disciplinary team.
• Effectively manage risk in the unit by complying with Health, Safety & Infection Control policies and procedures.
• Participate in the management of unit costs (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.
• Will rotate between day 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.
• Building relationships.
• Customer responsiveness.
• Organizational awareness.
• Leading by example (Key for Managers).
• Motivating and developing people (Key for Managers).
• Ethical behaviour.

Email: [e-mail] | Closing date: Wednesday, December 10, 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 it 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.