Primary Health Care Nurse (PHC Clinic)

Patients in this private hospital surgical ward in Sandton count on your clinical judgement every single shift. This role rewards consistency more than flash.

You'll be based at a private hospital surgical ward in Sandton. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps.

• Do full patient assessments and update nursing care plans every shift
• Keep clinical notes clear, timed and signed for audits and legal records
• Report adverse events and near misses on the incident system the same day
• Take part in ward rounds with doctors and record the new orders
• Supervise enrolled nurses and nursing assistants on your side of the ward
• Monitor vital signs, fluid balance and early warning scores, and escalate changes quickly

• Solid knowledge of medication safety and the Nursing Act scope of practice
• Calm under pressure when a patient's condition turns quickly
• Nursing qualification via the R425 diploma or R174 degree route
• You can work 12-hour day or night shifts, weekends and public holidays
• Clean criminal record

• Dispensing licence (Section 22A(15)) for clinic posts
• Unit manager or shift leader experience

• Study support for post-basic specialities
• Funded CPD points and in-house clinical training
• Paid SANC annual fees at some groups
• Medical aid and pension fund contributions after probation

• Check your SANC receipt is for this year before you apply; an unpaid annual fee gets your application parked.
• For night-duty posts, say clearly in your cover note that you want permanent nights, as many applicants only want days.