Staff Nurse

To conduct comprehensive patient assessments on admission and throughout and administer prescribed medications via oral, a company in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal is seeking a Staff Nurse.

A safety-first, quality-driven approach underpins everything the team does. You will join a close-knit team that values reliability and mutual respect. Training is practical and ongoing rather than a once-off exercise. Apply today and let us know why this role is right for you.

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.
• 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

• 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.
• 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.

Patient Care & Clinical Practice

• 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.
• 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.

• Current registration with the South African Nursing Council and proof of good standing with no pending disciplinary actions.
• A minimum of two to three years of nursing experience in a hospital, clinic, or community setting relevant to the role.
• Physical stamina and emotional resilience to cope with the demands of hands-on nursing care in a busy clinical environment.
• Excellent clinical assessment and observation skills to detect subtle changes in a patient's condition.
• For specialist roles, a postgraduate certificate in the relevant speciality such as critical care, paediatrics, or mental health.