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Registered Nurse

Sandton, Gauteng Discovery Ltd.

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Job Description

Business Unit : Discovery Health

Function : Nursing

Date : 17 Oct 2025

Discovery Health

Registered Nurse - Palliative

About Discovery

Discovery's core purpose is to make people healthier and to enhance and protect their lives. We seek out and invest in exceptional individuals who understand and support our core purpose, and whose own values align with those of Discovery. Our fast-paced and dynamic environment enables smart, self-driven people to be their best. As global thought leaders, Discovery is passionate about innovating in order to not only achieve financial success, but to ignite positive and meaningful change within our society.

About Discovery Healthcare Services

DHCS consists of six teams that are supported by dedicated Shared Services, Finances and DHCS Business Support teams. The teams under DHCS are :

• Health Coaches
• Southern Rx Pharmacy and Discovery Medical Suppliers
• Home Care
• Corporate Clinics

Through its teams, DHCS aims to :

• Provide quality care by bridging the gaps in the current market with high quality services
• Enhance the member journey through convenience, reduced co-payments and lessening the administrative burden
• Realise scheme savings by identifying the opportunities to expand through supply chain and capture value through better procurement and eliminating waste
• Brand differentiation by providing members with innovative services that leverage the latest health technology

Key purpose

The Palliative Nurse will play a key role in the care and co-ordination of Discovery Health members in the palliative stage of care. The Palliative Nurse will be expected to manage patients as defined by the World Health Organisation in their home environment, "Palliative Care is an approach that improves the quality of life of patients and their families facing problems associated with life-threatening illness, through the prevention and relief of suffering, the early identification and impeccable assessment and treatment of pain and other problems, physical, psychosocial and spiritual".

The successful applicant will be responsible for but not limited to the following job functions :

Purpose :

To enhance the quality of life for patients through compassionate, patient-centred, and holistic care.

Key Responsibilities :

• Deliver comprehensive assessments and facilitate effective pain management.
• Apply knowledge of pain relief principles and monitor for treatment side effects.
• Administer medications, including the use of syringe drivers and IV therapies.
• Manage a range of physical symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhoea, cough, dyspnoea, delirium, dementia, and malodorous wounds.
• Provide care during the terminal phase, ensuring comfort and dignity.
• Assess and support psychosocial and spiritual needs of patients and families.
• Empower and guide families throughout the patient's illness and bereavement process.
• Navigate ethical challenges in end-of-life care with sensitivity and professionalism.
• Collaborate effectively with the multidisciplinary team to coordinate patient care.
• Monitor and evaluate the quality of care provided.
• Deliver hands-on nursing care when required.
• Educate patients and families to support informed decision-making.
• Advocate for care practices that uphold the principles of palliative care.
• Conduct thorough assessments to relieve pain and distressing symptoms, including vital sign monitoring.
• Perform clinical procedures such as injections, syringe driver setup, IV cannulation, and bowel management (manual evacuation, suppositories, enemas).
• Maintain skin integrity through pressure area care and appropriate wound dressings.
• Assist in the organization and management of medication regimens.
• Ensure accurate documentation of care and patient visits.
• Communicate patient needs and concerns within the multidisciplinary team, including doctors and social workers.
• Uphold the philosophy that life is to be affirmed and death is a natural process.
• Provide care that neither hastens nor delays death.
• Integrate psychological and spiritual aspects into patient care.
• Support patients to live as actively and meaningfully as possible until death.

Ability to work independently

• Being able to work effectively within a team as well
• Excellent communication skills with an ability of being able to break bad news constructively
• Resilient and flexible
• Industry knowledge
• Ability to build strong relationships with all stakeholders
• Caring and compassionate
• Professional
• Ability to follow instructions as well as effectively communicating instructions
• Dedicated to the best interest of the patient
• Reliable and responsive.

Experience, qualifications, and mandatory requirements

• Bachelor's Degree / Diploma in Nursing
• Minimum 5-day Introduction to palliative Care training
• Must be registered with HPCSA and practicing
• Valid driver's license with own transport

Advantageous

• Specialty in Pain management
• Experience in Home Based Care
• Counselling skills

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

The Company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.

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Registered Nurse

Johannesburg, Gauteng Full Circle Recruitment Services

Posted 15 days ago

Job Description

Job Summary : As a Sales Representative, you will be responsible for promoting and selling cutting-edge medical technology products to hospitals and healthcare institutions. You will build and maintain strong relationships with healthcare professionals, identify their needs, and provide solutions that improve patient care and operational efficiency. Your goal is to drive revenue growth, expand market share, and ensure exceptional customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities :

• Sales & Business Development :
• Identify and target potential hospital accounts and key decision-makers within the healthcare sector.
• Develop and execute a sales strategy to increase product adoption and market penetration.
• Present and demonstrate medical technology products to healthcare professionals, hospital administrators, and clinical teams.
• Negotiate pricing and contract terms with customers to close deals and meet sales targets.
• Regularly follow up with leads and manage the sales pipeline to ensure continued growth.
• Customer Relationship Management :
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with existing and new hospital clients.
• Provide excellent customer service by addressing customer inquiries, concerns, and feedback in a timely manner.
• Act as a trusted advisor to hospital staff, offering insights and recommendations for the integration of medical technology into their operations.
• Product Knowledge & Training :
• Stay updated on the latest advancements in medical technology and healthcare trends.
• Conduct product training and demonstrations for hospital staff to ensure effective use and optimal results.
• Collaborate with internal teams, including marketing and product development, to ensure that all customer needs are addressed.
• Monitor competitor activities and industry trends to adjust sales strategies accordingly.
• Submit regular reports on sales activities, customer interactions, and market developments to management.
• Maintain accurate records of customer data, sales activity, and product performance using CRM tools.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams such as marketing, customer support, and clinical specialists to ensure the successful implementation and support of sales initiatives.
• Attend conferences, trade shows, and industry events to network and promote the companys products.

Qualifications :

• Education : Bachelors degree in Nursing (ICU and Anaesthetics trained)
• Experience :
• Proven experience in sales, preferably in medical devices, healthcare technology, or a related industry.
• Experience selling to hospitals, healthcare providers, or other medical institutions is a plus.
• Skills :
• Strong understanding of medical technology products and their applications in hospital settings.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to build relationships and influence key stakeholders.
• Proficiency in CRM systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Highly motivated with a results-driven approach.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Familiarity with hospital purchasing processes and decision-making chains.
• ICU trained.
• Experience in Anaesthetics preferred.
• Experience in managing complex sales cycles.

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Registered Nurse / Nursing Sister

Johannesburg, Gauteng Dynamic Outsourced Solutions

Posted 10 days ago

Job Description

• Diploma or Degree in Nursing
• SANC Registered
• CPD must be up to date
• Minimum 3 to 5 years' experience as a Registered Nurse within a Radiology Department
• Will be required to do breast biopies, IV cannulations, ensure sufficient stock levels, catheterization of both male and female patients, etc.

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Registered Nurse - Theatre Qualified

Johannesburg, Gauteng Edge Executives

Posted 1 day ago

Job Description

Registered Nurse (Theatre Qualified)

Lead the standard in theatre excellence.

Deliver safe, compassionate care where it matters most.

About the Role

As a Theatre?qualified Registered Nurse, you’ll play a critical role in a high?acuity surgical environment—circulating and scrubbing across multiple disciplines while ensuring clinical quality, patient safety and a seamless theatre flow. You’ll support orientation and supervision of staff, uphold SHEQ and infection?prevention standards, partner closely with surgeons and anaesthetists, and keep stock and documentation tight to enable efficient, cost?effective care.

This role suits a calm, organised professional with strong interpersonal skills and the confidence to make accurate decisions under pressure. Expect a mix of clinical practice, quality compliance, and practical coordination across busy lists.

Who the Client Is

A leading private hospital within a national healthcare group, known for advanced surgical services and a well?run theatre complex. The organisation is committed to evidence?based nursing, strict infection control, and patient?centred outcomes.

What You’ll Do

Provide scrub and circulating support across cardiac, vascular, orthopaedic and general theatres; prepare, check and manage instruments, equipment and supplies.

Ensure nursing care complies with SANC regulations, relevant legislation and hospital policies; maintain accurate clinical records and checklists.

Uphold SHEQ, infection prevention and control, and safety standards; keep theatres audit?ready at all times.

Liaise with doctors and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate lists, anticipate needs and resolve issues quickly.

Maintain theatre cleanliness and environmental hygiene; enforce aseptic technique and waste management protocols.

Manage labour hours and staffing allocations to ensure adequate, cost?effective cover; contribute to orientation and supervision of staff.

Implement systems for optimal stock management, ordering and patient charging; investigate variances and drive cost control.

Participate in unit meetings and continuous improvement forums; support participative management structures and agreed performance targets.

What You Bring

Registered with SANC as a Registered Nurse (Theatre qualification / experience compulsory).

Minimum 3 years’ experience working in Theatre; proven scrub experience (cardiac, vascular, orthopaedic and general advantageous).

Demonstrated leadership ability with experience in a senior or coordinating role.

Excellent interpersonal skills with empathy, patience and strong customer orientation.

Sound planning, organising and time?management; accurate decision?making under pressure; resilient and stress?tolerant.

Comfortable with stock systems, documentation and basic computer literacy.

Willing and able to work shifts, weekends and public holidays as required.

What Success Looks Like

Consistent compliance with SANC, infection control and SHEQ standards; positive audit outcomes.

Smooth, timely theatre lists with proactive liaison and minimal delays or cancellations.

Accurate stock control and charging with reduced wastage and tight variance management.

Well?oriented, engaged team members and stable staffing ratios across shifts.

Strong surgeon and anaesthetist relationships reflected in feedback and theatre efficiency.

Reliable documentation and incident reporting that enables continuous improvement.

Realistic Preview : Rewards & Challenges

You’ll work in a fast?paced, procedure?heavy environment with shifting priorities and high stakes. The reward is seeing skilled teams deliver excellent outcomes for patients—made possible by your composure, teamwork and attention to detail.

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Alberton, Gauteng R - R Y The Nurture Health Group

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Job Description

REGISTERED NURSE AT NURTURE ALBERTON - GAUTENG

At Nurture Health, we are a purpose-driven healthcare provider committed to delivering integrated physical and medical rehabilitation services. Our interdisciplinary teams work together to help individuals regain independence and live meaningful lives following injury, surgery, or chronic illness.

Our mission is to deliver post-acute care that bridges the gap between hospital and home—empowering patients and families through innovation, compassion, and connection.

The Nurture Health Group requires a Registered Nurse who will be based at our Nurture Alberton physical rehabilitation facility in Gauteng, reporting to the Nursing Manager.

REQUIREMENTS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS / TRAINING

• Grade 12 with the relevant nursing qualifications
• Registered with the South African Nursing Council
• 3 years or more experience as a Registered Nurse within a high care environment
• Rehabilitation experience is an advantage

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Strong clinical skills with high attention to detail
• Fluent in English (speak, read, and write)
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a team player
• Ability to adapt to daily changes in workload
• Professional and ethical conduct in all undertakings
• Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and public holidays
• Commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for patients and their families
• Awareness of risk management and quality standards
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations

Should you not receive a response within two weeks of submission, please consider your application unsuccessful.

There is no closing date for this vacancy. The employer reserves the right to withdraw the advertisement at any time.

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