Registered Nurse

Without delay, a fast-moving company in Port Shepstone, KwaZulu-Natal needs a reliable Registered Nurse. The position rewards consistency, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn.

You will be encouraged to broaden your expertise and take on new challenges. You will report to an approachable manager who values feedback and initiative. Ready to apply? Send through your CV and a short introduction.

Medication & Treatment Administration

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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.
• 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.
• 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.

• Excellent clinical assessment and observation skills to detect subtle changes in a patient's condition.
• Current registration with the South African Nursing Council and proof of good standing with no pending disciplinary actions.
• Basic life support or advanced cardiac life support certification as required for the clinical area.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact compassionately with patients, families, and the healthcare team.
• A recognised nursing qualification: a degree or diploma for registered nurse positions, or an enrolled nursing certificate.