Registered Nurse

Reporting to the relevant manager, the Registered Nurse will conduct comprehensive patient assessments on admission and throughout and maintain accurate, complete, and legible nursing records and care plans at an organisation in Johannesburg, Gauteng.

Good work does not go unnoticed, and progression follows performance. You will enjoy modern facilities and the equipment needed to do the job well. Apply today and let us know why this role is right for you.

The role is based on-site and suits someone living within commuting distance.

Patient Care & Clinical Practice

• Provide wound care management including comprehensive assessment and documentation of wound characteristics, aseptic technique dressing changes, wound irrigation, compression bandaging where indicated, and objective evaluation of healing progress against expected outcomes.
• Monitor and accurately record patients' vital signs, fluid balance, pain levels, and clinical observations in nursing notes and observation charts, identifying early warning signs of clinical deterioration and escalating concerns to the treating doctor without delay.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualised nursing care plans in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, setting measurable and realistic goals, prioritising interventions, and updating plans as the patient's condition changes or progresses through treatment.

Medication & Treatment Administration

• Monitor patients for therapeutic effects, adverse drug reactions, and potential drug interactions following medication administration, reporting any unexpected or concerning responses to the prescribing doctor immediately and documenting all observations in the patient's clinical record.
• Prepare, check, and administer intravenous infusions including calculating drip rates accurately, monitoring infusion sites for signs of phlebitis or extravasation, and titrating IV medications according to prescribed parameters while closely monitoring patient haemodynamic response.
• Manage the medicine room and controlled drug cupboard by maintaining accurate stock counts, checking expiry dates proactively, ordering replacement stock, and completing the controlled drug register with a witness signature at each shift handover to ensure accountability.

• Basic life support or advanced cardiac life support certification as required for the clinical area.
• A minimum of two to three years of nursing experience in a hospital, clinic, or community setting relevant to the role.
• Current registration with the South African Nursing Council and proof of good standing with no pending disciplinary actions.
• A recognised nursing qualification: a degree or diploma for registered nurse positions, or an enrolled nursing certificate.
• Thorough knowledge of nursing theory, clinical procedures, infection control, and the ethical and legal framework of nursing.
• Excellent clinical assessment and observation skills to detect subtle changes in a patient's condition.