General Nurse- Ortho and Neuro ward

General Nurse- Ortho and Neuro ward page is loaded General Nurse- Ortho and Neuro wardlocations: Netcare Alberton Hospitaltime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: February 27, 2026 (6 days left to apply)job requisition id: JR104592 We provide meaningful careers that connect people with purpose. We are united by a common purpose of providing the best and safest care; and by our shared values of Care, Truth, Participation, Compassion and Dignity. Netcare invites you to be part of our journey. The General Nurse will be responsible for providing quality nursing care to patients in accordance with the nursing process, standards of practice, policies and procedures. Also assist with admission, discharge, transfer and record keeping processes as well as maintain patient files.The General Nurse will be responsible for providing quality nursing care to patients in accordance with the nursing process, standards of practice, policies and procedures. Also assist with admission, discharge, transfer and record keeping processes as well as maintain patient files.Provide general nursing care to patients within the Emergency Department according to hospital policy, procedure and relevant legislation.Ensure all documentation is completed accurately and timeously.Maintain cleanliness of equipment and patient areas at all times.Assist with admissions, discharges and transfers of patients in a timely manner.Assist with triage and registration of patients in the ED.Adhere to the principles of infection control and handle all clinical waste according to hospital policy.Attend to call bells promptly and efficiently. Communicate effectively with patients, families and other staff membersParticipate in the handover process on shifts. Qualifications & Experience A grade 12 or equivalent NQF level 4 qualification.Enrolled in or passed out of Basic General Nursing Qualification.Registration with SANC as a General Nurse.Previous experience in a hospital environment would be advantageous.Must have good communication skills.Ability to work under pressure.Excellent interpersonal skills.Compassionate nature. WORKING CONDITIONS Professional flexibility in working hours while supporting daily business operations, including weekend, public holiday, and night duty shifts.Will interact with internal and external customers through several different means.Join the team committed to providing the best and safest health and care. We provide meaningful careers that connect people with purpose. We attract highly skilled, engaged, and performing employees who are passionate about providing quality health and care. By joining Netcare, you will feel a great sense of inclusion and belonging as part of a family that cares about your growth and wellbeing. You will work with the best-in-class technology with high standards of health and safety. We offer competitive remuneration and benefits that are benchmarked against the best market trends. You will enjoy a fulfilling career working in a high performance, values driven organisational culture that values diversity.The Netcare Group offers a wide spectrum of career opportunities within various disciplines including nursing, emergency medical services, pharmaceutical services, information technology, human resources, finance and administration, procurement, technical and maintenance and marketing. Our recruitment process typically follows the following steps: Should you be shortlisted for the position, you will be contacted by the relevant HR Department to arrange an interview. Our selection process may further include employee risk assessments which includes employment references, credit, criminal and qualification checks. Should your application be successful, our human resources department will provide you with a formal letter of appointment and will contact you with information to facilitate your onboarding process. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who have not been contacted within 30 days of the closing date of this advert, should consider their application as unsuccessful. Our story begins with our values and our behaviours. We are motivated by a belief in the sanctity of human life. We see it as a privilege to serve South Africans in their time of greatest need and vulnerability.To this end, we constantly explore new ways to blend compassion with cutting edge capabilities. But while much has been said about our world class facilities, our global benchmarks and clinical best practice, our greatest strength is our people. People who care for other people. Our Netcare people At Netcare, our people are the heartbeat of our organisation. We strive to grow with talented, compassionate people. Our people come from diverse backgrounds and cultures, and are united by a common purpose of providing the best and safest care; and by our shared values of Care, Truth, Participation, Compassion and Dignity. Our values and behaviours reflect our belief in human dignity, and guide how we treat each other.