Registered Nurse | Ward 4 | Medical

Life Healthcare Group (Pty) Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Bay View Private Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse (Ward 4 - medical) to deliver holistic patient care and support collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders in line with Life Healthcare Group objectives.

The role reports to the Unit Manager and requires current nursing registration, medical ward experience, and strong computer skills to support clinical and administrative tasks.

Qualifications

• Relevant Degree or Diploma in Nursing.
• Nursing Experience in Medical Wards.
• Current registration with the relevant professional or regulatory body.
• Understanding of private healthcare industry is advantageous.
• Computer proficiency.
• Driver's license and ability to travel.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate staff labor hours and manage debit/credit hours to control costs.
• Minimize stock wastage and maintain equipment through proactive measures.
• Ensure department micro-orientation for staff and conduct daily care rounds.
• Provide accurate information to patients and families during hospitalization.
• Monitor SHEQ and infection control measures to manage risk.
• Identify doctors' preferences and stakeholder needs and implement accordingly.

Skills

Ward nursing

Medical ward experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Diploma/Degree in Nursing

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Function

Nursing

Facility

Life Bay View Private Hospital

Position

Registered Nurse | Ward 4 | Medical

Introduction

A vacancy exists for a Registered Nurse (Ward 4- medical), based at Life Bay View Private Hospital, reporting to Amy Brinkhuis the Unit Manager. The successful candidate 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 labor 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 Medical Wards
• Current registration with the relevant professional or regulatory body
• Understanding of the private healthcare industry, its challenges and role players would be an 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 behavior
• Building relationships
• Customer responsiveness
• Organizational awareness
• Leading my example (Key for Managers)
• Motivating and developing people (Key for Managers)

Closing date

Friday, November 6, 2026

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.