Registered Nurse | Oncology Ward

LIFE Healthcare Group; Garlington Estate; On-site; ZAR 250 000 - 350 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in KwaZulu-Natal seeks a Registered Nurse for Life Hilton Private Hospital. The role involves providing holistic care, evaluating staff and stock management, and ensuring quality patient service in the oncology ward. The ideal candidate must hold a nursing degree, have experience in oncology, and possess current regulatory registration. Computer proficiency and a driver's license are essential. Applications close on November 18, 2025.

Qualifications

• Nursing Experience in Oncology Wards.
• Current registration with the relevant professional or regulatory body.
• Understanding of the private healthcare industry.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic patient care.
• Evaluate employee labour hours and manage stock.
• Monitor and implement preventative measures for risk management.

Skills

Problem-solving, analysis and judgement

Resilience

Verbal & written communication and presentation

Customer responsiveness

Education

Relevant Degree or Diploma in Nursing

Job description

A vacancy exists for a Registered Nurse, based at Life Hilton Private Hospital, reporting to Zamani Cele, Oncology Ward Unit Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing holistic patient care and building 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 manage debit and credit hours
• Minimising 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

• Relevant Degree or Diploma in Nursing
• Nursing Experience in Oncology Wards
• 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 by example
• Motivating and developing people

Email: [e-mail]
Closing date: Tuesday, November 18, 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.