TRAFFIC KwaZulu-Natal

Registered Nurse Qualified MICU B

LIFE Healthcare Group
South African Rand . ZAR 300,000 - 400,000

Job Description

Registered Nurse - MICU Section B, based at Life Cosmos Hospital, Mpumalanga, reporting to the Unit Manager.

The successful candidate will be responsible for driving quality patient care along with other team members in the NICU, in line with clinical protocols of the company and hospital strategic objectives.

Functional Responsibilities

Effective cost management for staff and stock by

  • Evaluating employee labour hours and managing 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
  • Assisting doctors to perform daily cases and/or procedures

Providing effective risk management (SHEQ & infection control) by

  • Monitoring and implementing preventative measures to minimize risk
  • Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene standards of the unit to ensure adherence to infection control and safety policies and procedures
  • Complying with ISO requirements in order to facilitate infection control

Conducting effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders by

  • Identifying doctor's preferences and stakeholder needs and implementing them in the working environment
Requirements
  • Relevant Degree or Diploma in Nursing
  • Nursing experience of at least 2 years in ICU essential
  • ICU qualification essential
  • 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
Competencies
  • 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
Application Process & Contact

Internal applicants - discuss your application with your line manager before applying. External candidates will also be considered.

Email:

Closing date: Wednesday, December 17, 2025

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

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