Registered Nurse | Trauma Qualified

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

Job summary

A healthcare services provider in Johannesburg is seeking a Registered Nurse for the emergency unit at Life Brenthurst Hospital. This role involves delivering high-quality, evidence-based clinical care and managing resources efficiently. The ideal candidate should have a postgraduate qualification in Emergency Nursing and at least 1 year's experience in a similar setting. This position offers opportunities for continuous learning and career development.

Qualifications

• At least 1-year post-qualification experience in an Emergency Unit.
• Current BLS certification; ACLS is advantageous.
• Updated knowledge of relevant legislation, standards, and clinical practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate evidence-based clinical practices.
• Deliver cost-effective care within budgetary parameters.
• Establish lifelong partnerships with customers.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Conflict resolution

Problem-solving

Organizational awareness

Leadership skills

Education

Postgraduate diploma/degree in Emergency Nursing

Registration with the South African Nursing Council

Job description

Being a Registered Nurse at Life Healthcare is more than just a job. It is making life better. As a valued member of our nursing team, you will be helping us in making life better for our patients through the delivery of quality evidence-based nursing care. In addition, we value our employees and want to see them succeed. We are committed to making life better for you by investing in your continuous learning, career development, and the things that matter most to you. Take a step towards making life better and consider your professional journey with us today.

Position: Registered Nurse | Trauma - Life Brenthurst Hospital

A vacancy exists for an Emergency Unit Registered Nurse (Specialized Qualified or Experienced - RNSQ/RNSE) based at Life Brenthurst Hospital, reporting to Dhlamini Moratiwa, Unit Manager. The successful candidate will provide and coordinate evidence-based clinical practices and resources efficiently to achieve the Company’s strategic objectives of Growth, Efficiency, Quality, and Sustainability.

Critical Outputs

1. Effective clinical skills to grow the business
   • Delivery of market-leading evidence-based holistic clinical care.
   • Effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders that enhance and optimize business growth.
   • Participative and collaborative approach with all team members to foster a healthy and positive working environment that promotes joint performance and a value-based culture.
   • Effective people management through interaction and communication within a multidisciplinary team.
2. Effective cost management
   • Delivery of cost-effective care within budgetary parameters.
   • Optimal resource utilization, including pharmaceuticals, equipment, and sundries.
   • Management of stock according to policies and protocols.
   • Control and management of labour hours per company policy.
3. High-quality clinical care
   • Participate in meeting Patient Experience, Clinical, and Safety outcomes targets.
   • Ensure quality management systems and initiatives are followed.
   • Promote a safe and healthy working environment.
   • Enforce infection prevention principles.
4. Sustainability and stakeholder engagement
   • Establish lifelong partnerships with customers to promote LHC as the preferred hospital.
   • Effective communication skills.

Requirements

• Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse.
• Postgraduate diploma/degree in Emergency Nursing.
• Compliance with SANC Scope of Practice and healthcare legislation.
• At least 1-year post-qualification experience in an Emergency Unit.
• Current BLS certification; ACLS is advantageous.
• Collaborative team player with leadership skills, communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution abilities.
• Updated knowledge of relevant legislation, standards, and clinical practice.
• Understanding of pathophysiology, anatomy, and diseases for holistic care.

Competencies

• Conflict resolution, problem-solving, organisational awareness, excellence orientation, diversity engagement, ethical behaviour, drive and energy, goal setting, communication skills, digital literacy, relationship building, critical thinking, professionalism, resilience.

Interested candidates should email [e-mail]. The closing date is Thursday, August 14, 2025.

Internal applicants are encouraged to discuss their applications with their line managers before applying. External candidates are also welcome to apply.

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Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you haven't heard within two weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.