Registered Nurse 2IC Ward 5 Orthopedic

Function Nursing Facility Life Wilgers Hospital Position Registered Nurse 2IC Ward 5 Orthopedic Introduction

A vacancy exists for a Registered Nurse 2IC Ward 5 (Orthopedic), based at Life Wilgers Hospital reporting to the Unit Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing holistic patient care and collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders in line with company & hospital strategic objectives.

Effective cost management for staff and stock by

• Evaluating employee labor hours and manage debit and credit hours
• Minimising unnecessary stock wastage and facilitating maintenance of equipment

• 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

• Monitoring and implementing preventative measures to minimize risk
• Comply with ISO requirements in order to facilitate infection control

• Identifying doctor's preferences and stakeholders needs and implement in the working environment

• 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

• Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
• Resilience
• Engaging diversity
• Verbal & written communication and presentation
• Influencing
• Drive & energy
• Excellence orientation
• Ethical behaviour
• Building relationships
• Customer responsiveness
• Organisational awareness
• Leading my example (Key for Managers)
• Motivating and developing people (Key for Managers)

Email Closing date Monday, March 30, 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.