Registered Nurse

An excellent Registered Nurse opportunity has become available at a well-regarded company in Upington, Northern Cape. We need a team player who communicates well and takes responsibility for outcomes.

The workplace is professional, friendly, and geared towards high performance. The role comes with opportunities to learn, upskill, and advance over time. Apply now to be considered for this rewarding opportunity.

Responsibilities

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.
• 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.

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.
• Maintain a safe patient care environment by reporting any safety hazards or equipment malfunctions immediately, completing incident reports for any adverse events or near misses thoroughly, and participating actively in regular health and safety committee meetings.
• Implement and maintain strict infection prevention and control protocols including hand hygiene using the five moments framework, appropriate use of personal protective equipment, and adherence to isolation and transmission-based precautions for patients with communicable conditions.

Requirements

• 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.
• For specialist roles, a postgraduate certificate in the relevant speciality such as critical care, paediatrics, or mental health.
• Excellent clinical assessment and observation skills to detect subtle changes in a patient's condition.
• A recognised nursing qualification: a degree or diploma for registered nurse positions, or an enrolled nursing certificate.

Qualifications

Diploma in Nursing with SANC Registration as a Registered Nurse