Registered Nurse Experienced | NICU

Overview

A vacancy exists for a Registered Nurse Experienced in the Neonatal ICU based at Life Empangeni Private Hospital reporting to the Unit Manager
. The successful candidate will contribute to the effective functioning and coordination of the unit and ensure quality care to all patients.

Function Nursing Facility Life Empangeni Private Hospital Position Registered Nurse Experienced | NICU Introduction

Effective cost management for staff and stock by

• Evaluating employee labour hours and manage debit and credit hours
• Minimising 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
• Administering of medication in accordance to ethical, legal framework
• Review and comply with internal policies and protocols
• Interacting and communicating with a multi-disciplinary team
• Conducting in-service orientation on Unit specific preferences

Providing effective risk management (SHEQ & infection control) by

• Monitoring and implementing preventative measures to minimize risk
• Comply with ISO requirements in order to facilitate infection control
• Ensuring the effective functioning of equipment and instrumentation
• Ensuring effective and accurate record keeping

Conducting effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders

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

• Diploma/Degree and current registration with SANC
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in NICU
• Competencies required are good interpersonal skills, an ability to work under pressure as part of a team, and be focused on quality performance
• Must have the clinical skills and proficiency in the Maternity/ NICU ward
• Must have Midwifery

• Verbal & written communication and presentation
• Drive & energy
• Ethical behaviour
• Critical Thinking Skills
• Previous experience with nursing micro-preemies
• Building relationships
• Customer responsiveness
• Organizational awareness
• Capable of efficiently leading a resuscitation

Email Recruitment Closing date Friday, January 23, 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.