Registered Nurse | Neonatal | ICU Qualified x5

Life Healthcare

Minimum qualification
Diploma
Closing date

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In brief

**Overview** This role is for a Registered Nurse specializing in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (ICU), with five vacancies available at Life Peglerae Hospital. The position reports to Hayley Bothma, the Unit Manager. The primary purpose of this role is to provide holistic patient care and foster collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders, aligning with Life Healthcare and hospital strategic objectives. **What you will do** * Ensure professional, ethical practice in the unit, including providing and supervising nursing care in accordance with relevant legislation and ethical codes, and accepting accountability for professional actions as a midwife. * Ensure the provision of competent, clinical nursing care by utilizing the scientific process of nursing to initiate and manage comprehensive nursing care plans, and coordinating/supervising nursing activities of healthcare team members. * Enhance patient satisfaction by using available management tools and strategies for quality improvement initiatives (e.g., CFS), and assisting in the management of patient complaints. * Build professional relationships with the multi-disciplinary team by cooperating fully with members, independently delivering nursing care, and assisting in the management of team complaints. * Assist in maintaining an emotionally and physically safe environment for all patients by utilizing management tools and participating in proactive strategies such as SHEQ and infection control. * Contribute to business efficiency through cost-effective patient care, interdepartmental cooperation, and economic use of resources, including supervising adherence to interdepartmental requirements for stock management, case management, and billing. * Coach and mentor staff by assisting in performance management, providing appropriate on-the-job in-service education, and participating in staff recognition and reward strategies. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Relevant Degree or Diploma in Nursing * Post basic qualification in Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing * Current registration with the South African Nursing Council * Understanding of the private healthcare industry, its challenges and role players would be an advantage * Computer proficiency * Relevant experience and technical skill to meet the critical outputs * 2 years’ experience in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit **Who should apply** This role is suitable for a highly skilled Registered Nurse with specific qualifications in Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing and a minimum of two years' experience in a Neonatal ICU setting. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant nursing degree or diploma, be currently registered with the South African Nursing Council, and possess computer proficiency. They should demonstrate strong competencies in problem-solving, attention to detail, resilience, and have excellent verbal and written communication skills. The candidate should be adept at building relationships, engaging with diverse individuals, being customer-responsive, and exhibiting high ethical behavior. An understanding of the private healthcare industry is considered advantageous. **Deadline** 9th October, 2026 **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/registered-nurse-neonatal-icu-qualified-x5-life-healthcare Source: myjobmag

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  • At least 2 years of experience.
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Job description

* Vacancies exist for Registered Nurse Neonatal ICU Qualified, based at Life Peglerae Hospital, reporting to Hayley Bothma, Unit Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing holistic patient care and work within collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders in line with Company & Hospital strategic objectives. Critical Outputs Ensure professional, ethical practice in the unit * Provide and supervise nursing care in accordance with legislation that directly and indirectly governs nursing practice in the maternity unit * Provide and supervise nursing care in accordance with ethical codes that directly and indirectly guide nursing practices * Accept accountability and responsibility for own professional actions as a midwife Ensure the provision of competent, clinical nursing care in the unit * Use the scientific process of nursing to initiate and manage comprehensive nursing care plans that will ensure quality nursing care * Coordinate and supervise nursing activities of members of the healthcare team who provide basic care Customer Satisfaction: Enhance patient satisfaction * Utilize available management tools and strategies to enhance patient experience through continuing quality improvement initiatives e.g. CFS * Assist in the management of patient complaints Build professional relationships with the members of the multi-disciplinary team * Cooperate fully with the members of the multi-disciplinary team and independently delivering nursing care * Assist in the management of complaints from members of the multi-disciplinary team Safe Environment: Assist in maintaining an environment which is both emotionally and physically safe for all our patients * Utilize available management tools and participate in proactive management strategies to ensure an emotionally and physically safe patient environment e.g. SHEQ and infection control Business Efficiency: Contribute to business efficiency through cost effective patient care, interdepartmental cooperation and economic use of all resources * Utilize and supervise adherence to interdepartmental requirements with regard to stock management, case management and billing Coaching and mentor staff * Assist in the performance management of the unit staff * Assist in staff development through the provision of appropriate on the job in-service education * Participate in staff recognition and reward management strategies Requirements * Relevant Degree or Diploma in Nursing * Post basic qualification in Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing * Current registration with the South African Nursing Council * Understanding of the private healthcare industry, its challenges and role players would be an advantage * Computer proficiency * Relevant experience and technical skill to meet the critical outputs * 2 years’ experience in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Competencies * Problem-solving, analysis and judgement * Attention to detail * Resilience * Engaging diversity * Verbal & written communication skills * Influencing skills * Building relationships * Customer responsiveness * Organisational awareness * Action orientation * Excellence orientation * Ethical behaviour Deadline:9th October,2026

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