Function
Nursing
Facility
Life Peglerae Hospital
Position
Registered Nurse SICU Experienced
Introduction
A vacancy exists for Registered Nurse - SICU Experienced based in Surgical Intensive care unit at Life Peglerae Hospital reporting to Christine Kholungoane - Unit Manager . The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring delivery of uncompromising quality care in line with Company strategic objectives and applicable Health / Nursing legislation.
Critical Outputs
To provide quality patient care by :
- Review and comply with internal policies and protocols
- Ensuring quality management systems and initiatives are conducted according to the unit specification
- Advocate the patient by motivating acuity to the case management and notify the doctor of any limitations
Provide effective people management by
Interacting and communicating with a multi-disciplinary teamProvide training and development to ensure personal and professional growthEnsure the ICU team works according to the scope of practice in order to ensure the correct skills mix is utilizedProvide effective cost management by
Managing all stock used according to unit specific policies and protocolsControl and manage staff hours leave in accordance with the company policyProvide effective Infection Control and SHEQ by
Maintaining a safe and holistic patient environment in order to enforce infection controlPromoting a safe and healthy working environment by completing SHEQ alerts and incident reports to the SHEQ CoordinatorEnsuring effective relationships with internal / external stakeholders by
Conducting in-service orientation on doctor specific preferencesExecute doctors requests and prescriptions after patient roundsAssisting in multi-disciplinary team members with the execution of their dutiesEnsuring the effective functioning of equipment and instrumentation
Check equipment and instrumentation are in working condition on a daily basis and report any defaults to Providing quality basic and specialized nursing careContinual communication with the patient and family with regards to the patients conditionAdministering of medication in accordance to ethical legal frameworkUnit Manager and Clinical EngineerEducate and supervise staff and doctors on the correct utilisation of specialised equipment and instrumentationEnsuring effective record keeping by
Ensuring records and accurately completed and stored in accordance with legal and ethical requirementsRequirements
Relevant Degree or Diploma in NursingMidwifery Qualification an advantageNursing Experience in ICUMust be able to function independently as well as inter-dependentlyRegistered with SANC. All qualifications to be registered.Strong customer orientation team player very energetic and well organizedMust be able to work under pressure in a continuously changing environmentStrong Interpersonal skills requiredMust be willing to fulfil a role in the unit according to the flexi-hours system and call systemCompetencies
Problem-solving analysis and judgementAttention to detailResilienceEngaging diversityVerbal & written communication skillsInfluencing skillsBuilding relationshipsCustomer responsivenessOrganisational awarenessAction orientationExcellence orientationEthical behaviourEmail
Closing date
Sunday November 16 2025
Internal applicants - Before making an application you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.
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.
Required Experience :
Senior IC
Key Skills
EMR Systems,Hospital Experience,Acute Care,ICU Experience,Hospice Care,Workers' Compensation Law,Home Care,Nursing,Catheterization,Critical Care Experience,Medication Administration,Tube Feeding
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1