Staff Nurse

The purpose of this Staff Nurse role is to monitor and record patients' vital signs and administer prescribed medications via oral.

This position is based in Lephalale, Limpopo. You will report to an approachable manager who values feedback and initiative. You will be supported to take on more as your confidence grows. A strong emphasis is placed on safety, quality, and doing things right the first time. If you meet the requirements below, we encourage you to apply today.

Infection Control & Safety Compliance

• Maintain a safe patient care environment by reporting any safety hazards or equipment malfunctions immediately, completing incident reports for any adverse events or near misses thoroughly, and participating actively in regular health and safety committee meetings.
• Participate in the unit's antimicrobial stewardship programme by collecting specimens for culture and sensitivity before initiating antibiotics, communicating microbiology results to the treating team promptly, and advocating for appropriate and responsible antibiotic use.

Medication & Treatment Administration

• 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.
• Administer prescribed medications via oral, intravenous, intramuscular, subcutaneous, and topical routes strictly observing the five rights of medication administration and documenting each dose in the medication administration record immediately after the patient receives it.
• 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.

• A recognised nursing qualification: a degree or diploma for registered nurse positions, or an enrolled nursing certificate.
• Basic life support or advanced cardiac life support certification as required for the clinical area.
• Excellent clinical assessment and observation skills to detect subtle changes in a patient's condition.
• A minimum of two to three years of nursing experience in a hospital, clinic, or community setting relevant to the role.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact compassionately with patients, families, and the healthcare team.