Pretoria: Registered Nurse (AN 64) / Geregistreerde Verpleegkundige (AN 64) posted by Werkie

About the Role

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse to join our professional healthcare team in Baileys Muckleneuk. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven individual who is passionate about patient care and committed to maintaining high clinical standards in a supportive and fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Patient Care & Clinical Practice: Deliver high-quality nursing care in line with SANC scope of practice, ensuring a holistic, patient-centred approach aligned with individual care plans.
• Monitor, assess, and respond to patient conditions, ensuring optimal recovery, comfort, and well-being.
• Oversee and support patient hygiene and daily care provided by caregivers.
• Medication & Treatment Management: Administer and manage medication, wound care, and rehabilitation processes in accordance with prescribed treatment plans.
• Ensure availability of required medication and communicate treatment plans effectively with patients and families.
• Risk & Infection Control: Identify, monitor, and manage patient risks while implementing effective prevention strategies.
• Adhere to infection prevention and control protocols in line with national and international standards.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and compliant clinical environment.
• Patient Monitoring & Communication: Conduct regular bedside visits, monitor patient progress, and ensure clear communication regarding care, pain management, and recovery plans.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to support rehabilitation and overall patient wellness.
• Administration & Compliance: Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records in line with regulatory requirements and POPIA standards.
• Ensure compliance with SANC registration, facility policies, and healthcare regulations.
• Manage stock, medication control, and documentation processes effectively.
• Team Collaboration & Support: Work closely with nursing managers and healthcare professionals to ensure seamless patient care.
• Participate in shift handovers and contribute to continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Support and guide caregivers, ensuring high standards of care delivery.
• Learning & Development: Engage in continuous professional development, including CPD activities and training programmes.
• Stay updated with current nursing practices, policies, and healthcare advancements.
• Mentor and support colleagues through on-the-job training and knowledge sharing.
• Maintain BLS competence.
• Leadership & Professional Standards: Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and strong ethical conduct at all times.
• Contribute to improving work processes and maintaining high standards of quality and patient safety.
• Remain adaptable, resilient, and effective in a high-pressure, fast-paced healthcare environment.

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in General Nursing Care.
• Experience in hospital ward care specifically: Medical, Surgical, and Orthopaedic nursing.
• ICU experience will be advantageous.
• Registered with SANC.
• Sound Knowledge of pharmacology.
• Sound Knowledge of infection control.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Own transport and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

No formal education or certifications mentioned.