Registered Nurse (Emergency Unit) – Entry Level

Patients in this provincial district hospital in Epping count on your clinical judgement every single shift. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

The site is in Epping; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying.

• Do wound care, catheter care and IV line management to unit protocol
• Prepare patients for theatre and receive them back from recovery
• Do full patient assessments and update nursing care plans every shift
• Keep clinical notes clear, timed and signed for audits and legal records
• Admit and discharge patients and explain medication and follow-up to families
• Monitor vital signs, fluid balance and early warning scores, and escalate changes quickly
• Run emergency trolley checks and respond to cardiac arrest calls

• Solid knowledge of medication safety and the Nursing Act scope of practice
• At least 1 year of post-community-service ward experience
• Nursing qualification via the R425 diploma or R174 degree route
• Calm under pressure when a patient's condition turns quickly
• Current SANC registration as a Professional Nurse, with this year's annual fees paid
• Valid BLS certificate; ACLS or PALS for ICU and emergency posts

• Night-shift and weekend allowances on top of basic pay
• Study support for post-basic specialities
• Paid SANC annual fees at some groups
• Funded CPD points and in-house clinical training

• Check your SANC receipt is for this year before you apply; an unpaid annual fee gets your application parked.
• List your speciality skills in plain words, such as "ventilated patients" or "normal deliveries", instead of just the ward name.