Registered Nurse | Surgical unit

LIFE Healthcare Group; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in South Africa is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Surgical Unit at Life Bayview Private Hospital. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering holistic patient care, managing staff and stock, and ensuring compliance with health regulations. Applicants should have relevant nursing qualifications and experience in medical or surgical wards. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to patient care quality in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Register with SANC.
• Experience in Medical and/or Surgical Wards.
• Understanding of the private healthcare industry (advantage).
• Computer proficiency.
• Driver's license and ability to travel.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic patient care and collaborate with stakeholders.
• Manage staff and stock effectively.
• Conduct care rounds and address complaints.
• Implement infection control measures.

Skills

Problem-solving

Resilience

Verbal communication

Written communication

Building relationships

Education

Relevant Degree or Diploma in Nursing

Current registration with SANC

Job description

Position

Registered Nurse – Surgical Unit, Life Bayview Private Hospital.

Overview

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing holistic patient care and collaborating 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.
• 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.
• Complying with ISO requirements to facilitate infection control.

Conducting effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders

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

Requirements

• Relevant Degree or Diploma in Nursing.
• Registration with SANC.
• Experience in Medical and/or Surgical Wards.
• Current registration with the relevant professional or regulatory body.
• Understanding of the private healthcare industry (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.
• Organizational awareness.
• Leading my example (Key for Managers).
• Motivating and developing people (Key for Managers).

Application Details

Email: [e-mail]. Closing date: Thursday, November 27, 2025.

Internal applicants should discuss before applying. External candidates will also be considered.

Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Thank you for your interest. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants not contacted within two weeks of the closing date should consider their application unsuccessful.