TRAFFIC North West

Registered Nurse (Surgical unit 1) - Medicare Private Hospital

Africa Health Care

Job Description

Posted: 2026-02-26, Closing: 2026-03-12

Description

An opportunity is available a Registered Nurse (Surgical unit 1) reporting to the Unit Manager. The successful candidates will form part of the multidisciplinary team ensuring that all our patients receive comprehensive quality nursing care.

Critical Outputs

Effective cost management for staff and stock by:

  • Minimising unnecessary stock wastage and facilitating maintenance of equipment.
  • Providing quality patient care.
  • Assist in 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 all 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
  • Registered with the South African Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse.
  • Two years' experience working as a Registered Nurse in a Surgical ward in private healthcare.
  • Collaboration/ Relationship Building
  • Resilience
  • Negotiation
  • Ethical behaviour
  • Decision making
Departments
  • Nursing

Medicare Private Hospital is an equal opportunity employer, external candidates will also be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, should you not receive any communication after 2 weeks of closing date kindly consider your application as unsuccessful.

Africa Health Care is an equal opportunity employer, external candidates will also be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, should you not receive any communication after 2 weeks of closing date kindly consider your application as unsuccessful.

About This Role

Career insights for Surgical Assistants positions

Salary Benchmark
R24,196/month
R20,559 to R32,049/month
Source: WageIndicator ZAR data
Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.
Key Skills for This Role
Active Listening Speaking Critical Thinking Monitoring Reading Comprehension
Common Technologies
Epic EHR MEDITECH Expanse Cerner CareAware Microsoft PowerPoint 365 Microsoft Excel 365 Microsoft 365

Job Overview

Date Posted
02 Apr 2026
Location
North West, South Africa

Surgical Assistants Insights

Median Salary (ZAR)
R24,196/month
Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.

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