Registered Nurse Surgical Ward 3

Lenmed Private Hospitals; Durban; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 420 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility in Durban is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide cost-effective, safe quality patient care. You will be responsible for assessing, planning, executing, and supervising nursing care, ensuring compliance with health standards. The ideal candidate should hold a relevant nursing qualification, be registered with the South African Nursing Council, have 2 years of relevant experience, and strong computer literacy. This position offers the chance to enhance patient care in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse.
• Relevant qualification and at least 2 years of experience in the specialist area.
• Previous experience in post operative cardio thoracic management is essential.

Responsibilities

• Render and promote safe quality patient care.
• Contribute to the holistic care of patients.
• Manage and control stock effectively.
• Promote and maintain good public relations with patients.

Skills

Effective communication with patients

Holistic patient care

Advanced Computer Literacy

Cost-effective patient care

Education

Relevant nursing qualification

Registration with South African Nursing Council

Job description

Job Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Application Deadline: January 31, 2026

Main Focus Areas

• The Registered Nurse will render and promote cost effective, safe quality patient care in accordance with hospital standards and policies and will further be responsible for direct and/or indirect nursing care of a patient or a group of patients, for assessing, planning, executing and supervising the implementation of care to meet patient needs.

Key Performance Areas (include but are not limited to)

• Practice patient care according to the Scope of Practice and assume total responsibility for these activities
• Contribute to the holistic care of patients
• Attend handover of report at shift commencement
• Communicate effectively with patients regarding their care
• Promote patient of health and wellbeing
• Audit of health records to ensure compliance
• Ensure all stock is well controlled and managed, charged and credited appropriately
• Promote and maintain good public relations with patients, relatives and visitors

Post Requirements (include but are not limited to)

• Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse
• Relevant qualification and 2 years experience in the specialist area
• Previous experience in post operative cardio thoracic management essential
• Advanced Computer Literacy
• Flexible in working hours/Shifts
• Capacity to implement and maintain standards of health practice required from all accredited bodies and appropriate health legislation

CLOSING DATE

2026/12/02

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Registered Nurse Surgical Ward 3 • Durban, ZA