Registered Nurse or Registered General Nurse

LIFE Healthcare Group; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in South Africa is seeking a Registered Nurse or Registered General Nurse for the Paediatric Unit. The role involves providing holistic patient care, managing staff and resources effectively, and fostering collaborative relationships with stakeholders. Applicants should have a relevant nursing degree or diploma, with experience in paediatric care preferred. Registration with SANC and understanding of the private healthcare sector are advantageous. Interested candidates should apply by December 10, 2025.

Qualifications

• Nursing experience in Paediatric units preferred.
• Current registration with SANC required.
• Understanding of the private healthcare industry is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic patient care in the Paediatric Unit.
• Manage staff and stock effectively to minimize wastage.
• Conduct daily care rounds and investigate complaints.

Skills

Problem-solving

Building relationships

Customer responsiveness

Organisational awareness

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Relevant Degree or Diploma in Nursing

Job description

Registered Nurse or Registered General Nurse

Function Nursing Facility Life St George's Hospital Position Registered Nurse or Registered General Nurse Introduction

A vacancy exists for a Registered Nurse or Registered General Nurse in the Paediatric Unit based at Life St George’s Hospital. The successful candidates will be responsible for providing holistic patient care and to 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
• 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

• Relevant Degree or Diploma in Nursing
• Nursing Experience in Paediatric units will be preferred.
• Current registration with SANC.
• Understanding of the private healthcare industry, its challenges and role players would be an advantage
• Computer proficiency
• Reliable transport arrangements

Competencies

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

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.