Registered Nurse | Surgical Ward at Life Healthcare

• A vacancy exists for a Registered Nurse for Surgical Ward based at Life Anncron Hospital, reporting to a 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.

Critical Outputs
Effective cost management for staff and stock by

• Evaluating employee labour hours and manage debit and credit hours
• Minimising 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
• Surgical experience in a private facility will be an advantage
• 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
• Willing to work flexible hours

Competencies

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

Deadline:21st October,2026