Life St James Hospital
Life St James Hospital
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Posted Date:
04 Feb 2026
Closing Date:
Closing Date:
12 Feb 2026
Posted Date:
04 Feb 2026
Closing Date:
04 Feb 2026
Posted Date:
04 Feb 2026
Closing Date Not specified!!
Closing Date:
12 Feb 2026
Healthcare
Healthcare
Permanent
Permanent
Mid Level
Mid Level
On-Site
On-Site
Market Related
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Position Overview
A vacancy exists for a Registered Nurse in the Surgical Ward at Life St James Hospital (a 28-bed facility specializing in day surgeries and procedures, with 4 theatres). Reporting to Unit Manager Liesel Smyth, the successful candidate will deliver holistic patient care, collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders, and support Life Healthcare's strategic objectives while ensuring high standards of quality, safety, and efficiency.
Position Overview
A vacancy exists for a Registered Nurse in the Surgical Ward at Life St James Hospital (a 28-bed facility specializing in day surgeries and procedures, with 4 theatres). Reporting to Unit Manager Liesel Smyth, the successful candidate will deliver holistic patient care, collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders, and support Life Healthcare's strategic objectives while ensuring high standards of quality, safety, and efficiency.
Position Overview
A vacancy exists for a Registered Nurse in the Surgical Ward at Life St James Hospital (a 28-bed facility specializing in day surgeries and procedures, with 4 theatres). Reporting to Unit Manager Liesel Smyth, the successful candidate will deliver holistic patient care, collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders, and support Life Healthcare's strategic objectives while ensuring high standards of quality, safety, and efficiency.
Position Overview
A vacancy exists for a Registered Nurse in the Surgical Ward at Life St James Hospital (a 28-bed facility specializing in day surgeries and procedures, with 4 theatres). Reporting to Unit Manager Liesel Smyth, the successful candidate will deliver holistic patient care, collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders, and support Life Healthcare's strategic objectives while ensuring high standards of quality, safety, and efficiency.
Who Should Apply
Qualified and experienced nursing professionals who are passionate about surgical/ward care and committed to patient-centered excellence in a private hospital setting.
Who Should Apply
Qualified and experienced nursing professionals who are passionate about surgical/ward care and committed to patient-centered excellence in a private hospital setting.
Who Should Apply
Qualified and experienced nursing professionals who are passionate about surgical/ward care and committed to patient-centered excellence in a private hospital setting.
Who Should Apply
Qualified and experienced nursing professionals who are passionate about surgical/ward care and committed to patient-centered excellence in a private hospital setting.
Key Responsibilities
Areas of Exposure
Quality Patient Care — Conduct daily care rounds, provide accurate information to patients/family, investigate complaints, ensure department-specific orientation for staff.
Cost & Resource Management — Manage labour hours, debit/credit control, minimize stock wastage, and maintain equipment.
Risk & Safety Management — Monitor SHEQ/infection control, implement preventive measures, comply with ISO standards.
Stakeholder Relationships — Identify and implement doctors' preferences, engage with internal/external stakeholders effectively.
Exposure to a dynamic surgical/day hospital environment focused on same-day procedures, infection control, and multidisciplinary teamwork.
Key Responsibilities
Areas of Exposure
Quality Patient Care — Conduct daily care rounds, provide accurate information to patients/family, investigate complaints, ensure department-specific orientation for staff.
Cost & Resource Management — Manage labour hours, debit/credit control, minimize stock wastage, and maintain equipment.
Risk & Safety Management — Monitor SHEQ/infection control, implement preventive measures, comply with ISO standards.
Stakeholder Relationships — Identify and implement doctors' preferences, engage with internal/external stakeholders effectively.
Exposure to a dynamic surgical/day hospital environment focused on same-day procedures, infection control, and multidisciplinary teamwork.
Key Responsibilities
Areas of Exposure
Quality Patient Care — Conduct daily care rounds, provide accurate information to patients/family, investigate complaints, ensure department-specific orientation for staff.
Cost & Resource Management — Manage labour hours, debit/credit control, minimize stock wastage, and maintain equipment.
Risk & Safety Management — Monitor SHEQ/infection control, implement preventive measures, comply with ISO standards.
Stakeholder Relationships — Identify and implement doctors' preferences, engage with internal/external stakeholders effectively.
Exposure to a dynamic surgical/day hospital environment focused on same-day procedures, infection control, and multidisciplinary teamwork.
Key Responsibilities
Areas of Exposure
Quality Patient Care — Conduct daily care rounds, provide accurate information to patients/family, investigate complaints, ensure department-specific orientation for staff.
Cost & Resource Management — Manage labour hours, debit/credit control, minimize stock wastage, and maintain equipment.
Risk & Safety Management — Monitor SHEQ/infection control, implement preventive measures, comply with ISO standards.
Stakeholder Relationships — Identify and implement doctors' preferences, engage with internal/external stakeholders effectively.
Exposure to a dynamic surgical/day hospital environment focused on same-day procedures, infection control, and multidisciplinary teamwork.
What You'll Gain
Opportunity to provide high-impact patient care in a respected private healthcare group.
Professional development in surgical nursing, risk management, and leadership.
Work in a supportive environment aligned with Life Healthcare's DNA of performance, growth, and excellence.
Contribution to patient safety, quality outcomes, and operational efficiency.
What You'll Gain
Opportunity to provide high-impact patient care in a respected private healthcare group.
Professional development in surgical nursing, risk management, and leadership.
Work in a supportive environment aligned with Life Healthcare's DNA of performance, growth, and excellence.
Contribution to patient safety, quality outcomes, and operational efficiency.
What You'll Gain
Opportunity to provide high-impact patient care in a respected private healthcare group.
Professional development in surgical nursing, risk management, and leadership.
Work in a supportive environment aligned with Life Healthcare's DNA of performance, growth, and excellence.
Contribution to patient safety, quality outcomes, and operational efficiency.
What You'll Gain
Opportunity to provide high-impact patient care in a respected private healthcare group.
Professional development in surgical nursing, risk management, and leadership.
Work in a supportive environment aligned with Life Healthcare's DNA of performance, growth, and excellence.
Contribution to patient safety, quality outcomes, and operational efficiency.
Requirements
Relevant Degree or Diploma in Nursing.
Experience in Surgical Wards.
Current registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) or relevant professional body.
Understanding of private healthcare industry, challenges, and key players.
Computer proficiency.
Driver's licence and ability to travel (advantageous).
Resilience, problem-solving, strong communication, influencing, ethical behaviour, customer focus, and team-building skills.
Requirements
Relevant Degree or Diploma in Nursing.
Experience in Surgical Wards.
Current registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) or relevant professional body.
Understanding of private healthcare industry, challenges, and key players.
Computer proficiency.
Driver's licence and ability to travel (advantageous).
Resilience, problem-solving, strong communication, influencing, ethical behaviour, customer focus, and team-building skills.
Requirements
Relevant Degree or Diploma in Nursing.
Experience in Surgical Wards.
Current registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) or relevant professional body.
Understanding of private healthcare industry, challenges, and key players.
Computer proficiency.
Driver's licence and ability to travel (advantageous).
Resilience, problem-solving, strong communication, influencing, ethical behaviour, customer focus, and team-building skills.
Requirements
Relevant Degree or Diploma in Nursing.
Experience in Surgical Wards.
Current registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) or relevant professional body.
Understanding of private healthcare industry, challenges, and key players.
Computer proficiency.
Driver's licence and ability to travel (advantageous).
Resilience, problem-solving, strong communication, influencing, ethical behaviour, customer focus, and team-building skills.
How to Apply
Submit your application via email, Click (Apply For Job) button.
Email applications or enquiries to: elphrecruitment@lifehealthcare.co.za.
Closing date: Thursday, 12 February 2026.
Internal applicants: Discuss with your line manager first.
External and specialist candidates are welcome.
How to Apply
Submit your application via email, Click (Apply For Job) button.
Email applications or enquiries to: elphrecruitment@lifehealthcare.co.za.
Closing date: Thursday, 12 February 2026.
Internal applicants: Discuss with your line manager first.
External and specialist candidates are welcome.
How to Apply
Submit your application via email, Click (Apply For Job) button.
Email applications or enquiries to: elphrecruitment@lifehealthcare.co.za.
Closing date: Thursday, 12 February 2026.
Internal applicants: Discuss with your line manager first.
External and specialist candidates are welcome.
How to Apply
Submit your application via email, Click (Apply For Job) button.
Email applications or enquiries to: elphrecruitment@lifehealthcare.co.za.
Closing date: Thursday, 12 February 2026.
Internal applicants: Discuss with your line manager first.
External and specialist candidates are welcome.
Application Tips
Do this:
Ensure your CV highlights relevant surgical ward experience and current SANC registration.
Prepare supporting documents (certificates, ID, proof of registration).
Tailor your application to show alignment with Life Healthcare's values.
Apply early before the closing date.
Avoid this:
Submit incomplete or inaccurate information.
Apply without current registration or required qualifications.
Wait until the last minute—only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Application Tips
Do this:
Ensure your CV highlights relevant surgical ward experience and current SANC registration.
Prepare supporting documents (certificates, ID, proof of registration).
Tailor your application to show alignment with Life Healthcare's values.
Apply early before the closing date.
Avoid this:
Submit incomplete or inaccurate information.
Apply without current registration or required qualifications.
Wait until the last minute—only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Application Tips
Do this:
Ensure your CV highlights relevant surgical ward experience and current SANC registration.
Prepare supporting documents (certificates, ID, proof of registration).
Tailor your application to show alignment with Life Healthcare's values.
Apply early before the closing date.
Avoid this:
Submit incomplete or inaccurate information.
Apply without current registration or required qualifications.
Wait until the last minute—only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Application Tips
Do this:
Ensure your CV highlights relevant surgical ward experience and current SANC registration.
Prepare supporting documents (certificates, ID, proof of registration).
Tailor your application to show alignment with Life Healthcare's values.
Apply early before the closing date.
Avoid this:
Submit incomplete or inaccurate information.
Apply without current registration or required qualifications.
Wait until the last minute—only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Important Notes
Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted; if no response within two weeks of closing, consider your application unsuccessful.
This is a permanent/full-time role in a private hospital setting.
Important Notes
Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted; if no response within two weeks of closing, consider your application unsuccessful.
This is a permanent/full-time role in a private hospital setting.
Important Notes
Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted; if no response within two weeks of closing, consider your application unsuccessful.
This is a permanent/full-time role in a private hospital setting.
Important Notes
Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted; if no response within two weeks of closing, consider your application unsuccessful.
This is a permanent/full-time role in a private hospital setting.
Quick Eligibility Check
Nursing qualification (Degree/Diploma)? ✓
Surgical ward experience? ✓
Current SANC registration? ✓
Computer proficient? ✓
If yes to all → Strong candidate!
Quick Eligibility Check
Nursing qualification (Degree/Diploma)? ✓
Surgical ward experience? ✓
Current SANC registration? ✓
Computer proficient? ✓
If yes to all → Strong candidate!
Quick Eligibility Check
Nursing qualification (Degree/Diploma)? ✓
Surgical ward experience? ✓
Current SANC registration? ✓
Computer proficient? ✓
If yes to all → Strong candidate!
Quick Eligibility Check
Nursing qualification (Degree/Diploma)? ✓
Surgical ward experience? ✓
Current SANC registration? ✓
Computer proficient? ✓
If yes to all → Strong candidate!
Disclaimer
This summary is based on the provided vacancy details for informational purposes. Always refer to the official Life Healthcare website (lifehealthcare.co.za/careers or vacancies section) for the latest information, full job spec, and application process. Life Healthcare reserves the right to amend or close the vacancy.
Disclaimer
This summary is based on the provided vacancy details for informational purposes. Always refer to the official Life Healthcare website (lifehealthcare.co.za/careers or vacancies section) for the latest information, full job spec, and application process. Life Healthcare reserves the right to amend or close the vacancy.
Disclaimer
This summary is based on the provided vacancy details for informational purposes. Always refer to the official Life Healthcare website (lifehealthcare.co.za/careers or vacancies section) for the latest information, full job spec, and application process. Life Healthcare reserves the right to amend or close the vacancy.
Disclaimer
This summary is based on the provided vacancy details for informational purposes. Always refer to the official Life Healthcare website (lifehealthcare.co.za/careers or vacancies section) for the latest information, full job spec, and application process. Life Healthcare reserves the right to amend or close the vacancy.
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