Registered Nurse | Neonatal Experienced | Paediatric ICU

LIFE Healthcare Group; East London; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in East London, South Africa, is seeking a Registered Nurse with neonatal experience for their Paediatric Ward. The successful applicant will be responsible for providing holistic patient care while maintaining effective collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. Required qualifications include a nursing degree and registration with SANC, and experience in Paediatric ICU is essential. Suitable candidates will also possess problem-solving abilities, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to ethical care.

Qualifications

• Experience in Paediatric ICU is required.
• Understanding of the private healthcare industry and its challenges is an advantage.
• Computer proficiency and a valid driver's license are needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic patient care in the Paediatric Ward.
• Manage costs related to staff and stock efficiently.
• Conduct daily care rounds and address patient complaints.
• Ensure compliance with infection control measures.

Skills

Problem-solving

Verbal & written communication

Building relationships

Customer responsiveness

Organizational awareness

Education

Degree/Diploma in Nursing

Current registration with SANC

Job description

Registered Nurse | Neonatal Experienced | Paediatric ICU

Function Nursing Facility Life Beacon Bay Hospital Position Registered Nurse | Neonatal Experienced | Paediatric ICU Introduction

A vacancy exists for a Registered Nurse, Neonatal Experienced, in the Paediatric Ward based at Life Beacon Bay Hospital, reporting to Michelle Van Rooyen, Unit Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing holistic patient care and for collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders in line with Company & Hospital strategic objectives.

Critical Outputs

• Effective cost management for staff and stock by evaluating employee labour hours and managing debit and credit hours.
• Minimising unnecessary stock wastage and maintaining equipment.

Providing quality patient care by

• Identifying and ensuring staff undergo department specific micro orientation.
• Ensuring daily care rounds are conducted and investigating complaints.
• Providing accurate, appropriate and adequate information to patients and family members during hospitalization.

Risk Management (SHEQ & infection control)

• Monitoring and implementing preventative measures to minimize risk.
• Comply with ISO requirements to facilitate infection control.

Conducting effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders

• Identifying doctor’s preferences and stakeholders needs and implement in the working environment.

Requirements

• Degree/Diploma in Nursing.
• Registration with SANC.
• Experience in Paediatric ICU.
• Current registration with the relevant professional or regulatory body.
• Understanding of the private healthcare industry, its challenges and role players would be an advantage.
• Computer proficiency.
• Driver’s license and ability to travel.

Competencies

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

Email [e-mail]

Closing date Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Internal applicants – Before making an application, you are requested to 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. 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.