Registered Nurse | Oncology

Overview

A vacancy exists for a Registered Nurse - Oncology
, based at Life Mercantile Hospital
, reporting to Dellen Lackay
, Unit Manager
. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing holistic patient care and collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders in line with Company & Hospital strategic objectives.

Effective cost management for staff and stock by

• Evaluating employee labour hours and managing debit and credit hours.
• Minimizing unnecessary stock wastage and facilitating maintenance of equipment

Providing quality patient care by

• Identifying and ensuring staff undergo department specific micro-orientation.
• Ensuring daily care rounds are conducted and investigating complaints.
• Providing accurate, appropriate and adequate information to patients and family members during hospitalization

Providing effective risk management (SHEQ & infection control) by

• Monitoring and implementing preventative measures to minimize risk.
• Comply with ISO requirements to facilitate infection control.

Conducting effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders

• Identifying doctor’s preferences and stakeholders needs and implementation in the working environment.

• 4 year Degree or Diploma in Nursing or General RN with Midwifery
• Oncology training will be advantageous
• Oncology experience, including experience in administering chemotherapy would be an advantage
• Current registration with SANC
• Understanding of the private healthcare industry, its challenges and role players would be an advantage.
• Computer proficiency

• Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
• Resilience
• Engaging diversity
• Verbal & written communication and presentation Influencing
• Drive & energy
• Excellence orientation
• Ethical behaviour
• Building relationships
• Customer responsiveness
• Organisational awareness

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Closing date Monday, February 9, 2026

Internal applicants - Before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager.

External candidates will also be considered.

Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert, should consider their application as unsuccessful.