Staff Nurse

Our client in Western Cape is seeking a Staff Nurse to strengthen their team in Mitchells Plain. The position rewards consistency, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn.

There is genuine scope to shape the role and make it your own. People here are straightforward, supportive, and proud of what they do. You will join a close-knit team that values reliability and mutual respect. If this sounds like the right fit, we would love to hear from you.

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.
• Implement and maintain strict infection prevention and control protocols including hand hygiene using the five moments framework, appropriate use of personal protective equipment, and adherence to isolation and transmission-based precautions for patients with communicable conditions.
• 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.
• Ensure all clinical equipment and reusable medical devices are correctly decontaminated, cleaned, and sterilised according to the unit's infection control policy, maintaining sterilisation logs and performing regular biological indicator testing on autoclaves and chemical sterilisation systems.

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.
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments on admission and at regular intervals throughout each shift by taking vital signs, evaluating physical and psychological status, and identifying actual and potential nursing care needs for every patient under your care.

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.
• 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.
• Physical stamina and emotional resilience to cope with the demands of hands-on nursing care in a busy clinical environment.
• For specialist roles, a postgraduate certificate in the relevant speciality such as critical care, paediatrics, or mental health.
• Thorough knowledge of nursing theory, clinical procedures, infection control, and the ethical and legal framework of nursing.
• 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.