Nursing

Life Healthcare Group (Pty) Ltd

Registered Nurse | Trauma Experience

Job Description

Role

Nursing

Facilities

Life Entabeni Hospital

Position

Registered Nurse | Trauma Experience

Introduction

We are seeking a Registered Nurse with experience in the Emergency Department at Life Entabeni Hospital, reporting to the Unit Manager. The successful candidate will provide and coordinate evidence-based clinical practices and resources efficiently to achieve the company’s strategic objectives: Growth, Efficiency, Quality, and Sustainability.

Key Results

Effective clinical skills for business growth

• Delivery of market-leading, evidence-based, holistic clinical care. • Effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders that drive and optimize business growth.
• Engagement and collaboration with all team members to foster and develop a healthy and positive work environment that actively promotes a shared, values-based performance culture.

Effective personnel management: interaction and communication with a multidisciplinary team.

Effective cost management: cost-effective use of resources in all company processes (including pharmacy and clinical engineering).

• Provision of cost-effective healthcare in all company processes, within agreed budget parameters.
• Optimal and efficient use of resources according to agreed budget parameters.
• Optimal and appropriate use of products, including pharmaceuticals, equipment, and miscellaneous items.
• Management of all stock used according to unit-specific policies and protocols.
• Control and management of working hours in accordance with company policy.

Effective clinical skills to provide the highest quality healthcare, compared to international quality and safety standards. • Participation in achieving performance objectives related to Patient Experience, Clinical Practice, and Safety (Patient and Employee).

• Ensuring that quality management systems and initiatives are implemented in accordance with company policy.
• Promoting a safe and healthy work environment.
• Applying infection prevention principles according to company policy.

Sustainability: Participating in collaborative and motivating team dynamics (with internal and external stakeholders).

• Building lasting partnerships with our clients to promote LHC as the hospital of choice.
• Effective communication skills.

Requirements

• Registration with the South African Council of Nurses (SANC) as a Registered Nurse is mandatory.
• Midwifery qualification is mandatory.
• Compliance with the SANC Scope of Practice for Registered Nurses and all applicable health legislation. • 1 year of experience in an Emergency Department after graduation.
• A 6-month trauma course will be considered an asset.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required, and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification will be considered an asset.
• Participation and collaboration with all team members to foster and develop a healthy and positive work environment that actively promotes a shared, values-based performance culture.
• Effective leadership skills, including highly developed communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills.
• Up-to-date knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation, labor relations, regulations, codes, ethics, and competency standards. • Up-to-date knowledge and understanding of pathophysiology, anatomy, and diseases relevant to providing optimal, comprehensive care. Competencies
• Problem-solving, analytical, and judgment skills
• Resilience
• Integration with diversity
• Verbal and written communication and presentation skills
• Influence
• Drive and energy
• Commitment to excellence
• Ethical behavior
• Relationship building
• Customer service
• Organizational awareness
• Leading by example

Email:

entabeni.cv@lifehealthcare.co.za

Application Deadline:

Thursday, March 19, 2026

Internal applicants: Before applying, please consult with your immediate supervisor. External candidates will also be considered.

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Life Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.