Registered Nurse | Neonatal Qualified | PICU

LIFE Healthcare Group; East London; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in East London is seeking a Registered Nurse Neonatal Qualified for the Paediatric ICU Ward. The role involves providing quality patient care, administering medications, and effective management of resources. The ideal candidate will have a Degree/Diploma in Neonatal ICU, relevant nursing experience, and a proactive approach to communication. This opportunity supports personal and professional growth within a collaborative environment. Interested candidates should email their applications before December 31, 2025.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the relevant professional or regulatory body.
• Understanding of the private healthcare industry and its challenges would be an advantage.
• Driver’s license and ability to travel.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic patient care in the Paediatric ICU Ward.
• Administer medication according to ethical, legal framework.
• Train and develop staff for personal and professional growth.

Skills

Nursing Experience in Neonatal ICU

Problem-solving

Verbal & written communication

Computer proficiency

Education

Degree/Diploma in Neonatal ICU

Job description

Registered Nurse | Neonatal Qualified | PICU

Function Nursing Facility Life Beacon Bay Hospital Position Registered Nurse | Neonatal Qualified | PICU Introduction

A vacancy exists for a Registered Nurse Neonatal Qualified in the Paediatric ICU 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

To provide quality patient care by

• Providing quality basic and specialized nursing care
• Continual communication with the patient and family with regards to the patients condition
• Administering of medication in accordance to ethical, legal framework
• Review and comply with internal policies and protocols
• Ensuring quality management systems and initiatives are conducted according to the unit specification
• Advocate the patient by motivating acuity to the case management and notify the doctor of any limitations

Provide effective people management by

• Interacting and communicating with a multi-disciplinary team
• Provide training and development to ensure personal and professional growth

Effective cost management for staff and stock by

• Evaluating employee labour hours and manage debit and credit hours
• Minimizing unnecessary stock wastage and facilitating maintenance of 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

Providing effective risk management (SHEQ & infection control) by

• Monitoring and implementing preventative measures to minimize risk
• Comply with ISO requirements in order 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 Neonatal ICU
• Nursing Experience in Neonatal ICU and High Care
• 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 behaviour
• Building relationships
• Customer responsiveness
• Organisational 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.