Registered Nurse x1 D Ward

A vacancy exists for a Registered Nurse based at Life Chatsmed Garden Hospital, reporting to the Unit Manager, Lorna Pillay. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing holistic patient care and fostering collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders in line with Company & Hospital strategic objectives.

Effective cost management for staff and stock by

• Evaluating employee labour hours and managing 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
• Complying with ISO requirements to facilitate infection control

Conducting effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders

• Identifying doctor's preferences and stakeholder needs and implementing them in the working environment

• Relevant Degree or Diploma in Nursing
• Nursing experience of minimum 1 year
• 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 licence and ability to travel

• Problem solving, analysis and judgement
• Resilience
• Engaging diversity
• Verbal & written communication and presentation
• Influencing
• Building relationships
• Customer responsiveness
• Organisational awareness
• Drive & energy
• Excellence orientation
• Ethical behaviour

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Closing date: Friday, February 6, 2026

Before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.

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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.