Registered Nurse | Qualified | NICU

LIFE Healthcare Group; Mpumalanga; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Mpumalanga seeks a Registered Nurse for the NICU who will deliver quality patient care and collaborate with team members. The ideal candidate must have relevant nursing qualifications and experience in NICU nursing. The role emphasizes effective patient management and adherence to healthcare standards, along with a focus on teamwork and communication.

Qualifications

• Experience and qualification in NICU nursing are essential.
• Knowledge of the private healthcare industry is advantageous.
• Computer proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality patient care in the NICU.
• Conduct daily care rounds and investigate complaints.
• Monitor and implement preventative measures to minimize risks.

Skills

Problem-solving

Resilience

Verbal & written communication

Customer responsiveness

Education

Relevant Degree or Diploma in Nursing

Current registration with the relevant professional body

Job description

A vacancy exists for a Registered Nurse – NICU, based at Life Cosmos Hospital, Mpumalanga, reporting to the Unit Manager, Corrie du Plessis. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering quality patient care in the NICU, working collaboratively with team members in accordance with clinical protocols and hospital strategic objectives.

Position Details

Facility: Life Cosmos Hospital

Position: Registered Nurse | Qualified | NICU

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 facilitating equipment maintenance

Providing quality patient care by:

• Identifying and ensuring staff undergo department-specific micro orientation
• Conducting daily care rounds and investigating complaints
• Providing accurate, appropriate, and sufficient information to patients and families during hospitalization
• Assisting doctors with daily cases and procedures

Effective risk management (SHEQ & infection control) by:

• Monitoring and implementing preventative measures to minimize risks
• Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene standards to ensure infection control and safety compliance
• Adhering to ISO requirements for infection control

Stakeholder relationship management:

• Understanding doctor and stakeholder needs and preferences and integrating them into the work environment

Requirements

• Relevant Degree or Diploma in Nursing
• Experience and qualification in NICU nursing are essential
• Current registration with the relevant professional body
• Knowledge of the private healthcare industry is advantageous
• Computer proficiency

Competencies

• Problem-solving, analysis, and judgment
• Resilience
• Engaging diversity
• Verbal & written communication and presentation skills
• Influencing abilities
• Drive & energy
• Excellence orientation
• Ethical behavior
• Building relationships
• Customer responsiveness
• Organizational awareness

Application email: [e-mail]

Closing date: Thursday, August 14, 2025

Internal applicants are encouraged to discuss their application with their line manager prior to applying. External candidates will also be considered.

Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.