Primary Healthcare Nurse

A well-established growing business based in Pretoria, Gauteng is seeking a dedicated Primary Healthcare Nurse to join its team.

The company fosters a positive culture where effort and initiative are recognised. The business is growing, and capable people grow with it. The culture rewards accountability, honesty, and a willingness to go the extra mile. We look forward to receiving applications from candidates who meet the criteria.

Responsibilities

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

• Administer prescribed medications via oral, intravenous, intramuscular, subcutaneous, and topical routes strictly observing the five rights of medication administration and documenting each dose in the medication administration record immediately after the patient receives it.
• 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.

Requirements

• Current registration with the South African Nursing Council and proof of good standing with no pending disciplinary actions.
• A recognised nursing qualification: a degree or diploma for registered nurse positions, or an enrolled nursing certificate.
• Excellent clinical assessment and observation skills to detect subtle changes in a patient's condition.
• Basic life support or advanced cardiac life support certification as required for the clinical area.
• For specialist roles, a postgraduate certificate in the relevant speciality such as critical care, paediatrics, or mental health.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact compassionately with patients, families, and the healthcare team.
• A minimum of two to three years of nursing experience in a hospital, clinic, or community setting relevant to the role.

Qualifications