Primary Healthcare Nurse

We are looking for an experienced Primary Healthcare Nurse to join our team in Springbok, Northern Cape.

A safety-first, quality-driven approach underpins everything the team does. There is genuine scope to shape the role and make it your own. You will be given real responsibility and the trust to run with it. Do not miss this chance — send through your application without delay.

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.
• 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

• 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.

• A minimum of two to three years of nursing experience in a hospital, clinic, or community setting relevant to the role.
• 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.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact compassionately with patients, families, and the healthcare team.
• Physical stamina and emotional resilience to cope with the demands of hands-on nursing care in a busy clinical environment.
• A recognised nursing qualification: a degree or diploma for registered nurse positions, or an enrolled nursing certificate.