Registered Nurse | Emergency Unit | Specialised Qualified

In brief

**Overview** Life Healthcare values its Registered Nurses as essential members of the team who help make life better for patients through the delivery of quality, evidence-based nursing care. The company commits to investing in continuous learning and career development for its employees. This specific vacancy is for an Emergency Unit Registered Nurse Specialised Qualified (RNSQ) based at Life Bay View Private Hospital. Reporting to Unit Manager, Carmen van der Merwe, the successful candidate will provide and coordinate evidence-based clinical practices and resources efficiently to achieve the company’s strategic objectives of Growth, Efficiency, Quality, and Sustainability. **What you will do** * Provide and coordinate evidence-based clinical practices and resources efficiently. * Deliver market-leading, evidence-based holistic clinical care. * Maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders to enhance and optimize business growth. * Be participative and collaborative with all team members to foster a healthy and positive working environment that promotes a joint performance and value-based culture. * Effectively manage people, interacting and communicating with a multi-disciplinary team. * Deliver cost-effective care across all business processes within agreed budgetary parameters. * Ensure optimal and efficient resource utilisation as per agreed budgetary parameters. * Ensure optimal and appropriate product utilisation, including pharmaceuticals, equipment, and sundries. * Manage all stock used according to unit-specific policies and protocols. * Control and manage labour hours in accordance with company policy. * Participate to meet Patient Experience, Clinical and Safety Patient, and Employee outcomes targets. * Ensure quality management systems and initiatives are conducted according to company policy. * Promote a safe and healthy working environment. * Enforce infection prevention principles as per company policy. * Establish lifelong partnerships with customers to promote Life Healthcare as the preferred hospital of choice. * Utilise effective communication skills. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse is essential. * Post graduate diploma/degree in Emergency Nursing for Shift leaders. * Compliance with the SANC Scope of Practice for a Registered Nurse and all applicable healthcare Legislation. * 1-year post qualification experience in an Emergency Unit. * Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) is essential, and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is advantageous. * Participative and collaborative with all members of the team to foster and develop a healthy and a positive working environment that actively promotes a joint performance and value-based culture. * Effective leadership skills including highly developed skills in communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution. * Updated knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation, industrial relations, standards, codes, ethics, and competency standards. * Updated knowledge and understanding of relevant pathophysiology, anatomy, and diseases to render optimal holistic care. **Who should apply** An ideal candidate for this role is a highly qualified and experienced Registered Nurse with a specialisation in Emergency Nursing, who is dedicated to delivering quality, evidence-based holistic patient care. They should be collaborative, an effective communicator, and possess strong leadership potential, especially if aspiring to a shift leader role. The candidate should be committed to continuous learning and professional development, capable of working efficiently and cost-effectively, and focused on maintaining high standards of quality and safety in a multi-disciplinary team environment. They should be skilled in stakeholder engagement and promoting a positive, value-based work culture. **Deadline** 15th October, 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/registered-nurse-emergency-unit-specialised-qualified-life-healthcare Source: myjobmag

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