ICU Registered Nurse at Life Anncron Hospital, Johannesburg
Life Healthcare Group · Johannesburg, Gauteng
Overview
Life Anncron Hospital in Johannesburg is looking for two ICU qualified Registered Nurses to join their Critical Care Units. You will provide holistic, quality nursing care to critically ill patients while working with a multidisciplinary team. This full time position offers day and night shifts and requires at least two years of ICU experience with a SANC recognized critical care qualification.
About the role
Life Healthcare Group has two vacancies for Registered Nurses who are ICU qualified at Life Anncron Hospital in Johannesburg. You will report to the Unit Manager and work in the Critical Care Units, giving specialised nursing care to critically ill patients. Your role is key to helping patients achieve the best possible outcomes in line with the hospital's strategic objectives.
What you will do:
- Provide quality basic and specialised nursing care, including administering medication according to ethical and legal standards.
- Communicate ongoing with patients and their families about the patient's condition.
- Review and comply with internal policies, protocols and quality management systems.
- Advocate for patients by motivating acuity to case management and informing doctors of any limitations.
- Work with a multidisciplinary team to ensure the ICU team works within their scope of practice.
- Supervise allocated duties and patient care, and motivate the team to take part in company projects like the CARE program and Domino.
- Manage stock according to unit policies and control staff hours and leave in line with company policy.
- Maintain a safe patient environment, enforce infection control and complete incident reports.
- Build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including doctors and other team members.
- Check and report on equipment and instrumentation, and educate staff and doctors on correct use of specialised equipment.
- Ensure accurate record keeping in line with legal and ethical requirements.
Application notes: The closing date is Wednesday, 18 November 2026. Internal applicants should discuss their application with their line manager before applying. External candidates are also welcome to apply. Download the application form and email it to the relevant contact person listed in the job advertisement. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and if you do not hear back within two weeks of the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful. Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Requirements
- Relevant Degree or Diploma in Nursing.
- Post basic qualification in Critical Care registered with SANC as critical care qualified.
- At least 2 years of nursing experience in ICU.
- Strong customer orientation.
- Team player who is energetic and well organised.
- Able to work under pressure in a continuously changing environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work shifts according to the hospital's operational requirements, including day and night duty.
Responsibilities
- Provide basic and specialised nursing care to critically ill patients and administer medication according to ethical and legal frameworks.
- Communicate continually with patients and families about the patient's condition.
- Review and comply with internal policies, protocols and quality management systems.
- Advocate for patients by motivating acuity to case management and notifying doctors of limitations.
- Interact with a multidisciplinary team and supervise that allocated duties and patient care are completed.
- Manage stock according to unit policies and control staff hours and leave in line with company policy.
- Maintain a safe and holistic patient environment to enforce infection control, and complete alerts and incident reports for the Quality Manager.
- Conduct in service orientation on doctor specific preferences and assist multidisciplinary team members with their duties.
- Check equipment and instrumentation daily and report defaults to the Unit Manager and Clinical Engineer.
- Educate and supervise staff and doctors on the correct use of specialised equipment and instrumentation.
- Ensure records are accurately completed and stored according to legal and ethical requirements.
Job details
- Organisation
- Life Healthcare Group
- Location
- Johannesburg, Gauteng
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Mid (2+ years)
- Education
- Diploma
- Category
- Healthcare & Nursing
- Closing date
- 18 November 2026
- Application Method
- Apply manually
Success Guide
This is a great opportunity to work in a critical care unit at a well established hospital in Johannesburg. When you apply, make sure your CV clearly shows your ICU experience and your SANC critical care registration. Highlight any examples of working under pressure, advocating for patients, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Since this role involves day and night shifts, be ready to discuss how you manage shift work and stay energised. In the interview, you may be asked to describe how you handle critical situations and communicate with families. Also remember to download and complete the application form and email it as instructed before the closing date. Good luck!
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