Registered Nurse | Trauma Qualified -Life Mount Edgecombe Hospital

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**Overview** This document outlines the role of a Registered Nurse specializing in Trauma, a vacancy at Life Mount Edgecombe Private Hospital, part of Life Healthcare. The successful candidate will report to the Unit Manager and is expected to 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** * Deliver market-leading, evidence-based holistic clinical care. * Cultivate effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders to enhance business growth. * Participate collaboratively with team members to foster a positive working environment that promotes joint performance and a value-based culture. * Manage people effectively through interaction and communication within a multi-disciplinary team. * Ensure cost-effective delivery of care within agreed budgetary parameters. * Optimize and efficiently utilize resources, including pharmaceuticals, equipment, and sundries. * Manage all stock according to unit-specific policies and protocols. * Control and manage Labour hours in accordance with company policy. * Participate in meeting Patient Experience, Clinical, 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 and enforce infection prevention principles. * Establish lifelong partnerships with customers to promote Life Healthcare as the preferred hospital of choice. * Apply 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. * 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 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** The ideal candidate is a Registered Nurse with a post-graduate diploma or degree in Emergency Nursing, holding a minimum of one year's post-qualification experience in an Emergency Unit. They must be registered with the South African Nursing Council, comply with the SANC Scope of Practice and relevant healthcare legislation, and possess current BLS certification (ACLS is a plus). This individual should be a collaborative team player with strong leadership skills, including communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution. They must demonstrate updated knowledge of relevant legislation, industrial relations, standards, ethics, pathophysiology, anatomy, and diseases. Key competencies include conflict resolution, problem-solving, organizational awareness, excellence orientation, ethical behavior, drive, ability to set goals, strong communication (verbal & written), digital literacy, relationship building, critical thinking, professional/technical proficiency, and resilience. **Deadline** 14th October, 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/registered-nurse-trauma-qualified-life-mount-edgecombe-hospital-life-healthcare Source: myjobmag

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