Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

Zuid-Afrikaans Hospital is a private, independent non-profit hospital with 181 hospital beds, committed to providing superior patient-centric care, whilst advancing towards world class clinical innovation. The hospital’s core services include cardiology, cardio thoracic surgery, spinal surgery, orthopaedic surgery, general surgery, ear-nose and throat surgery, specialist physicians and the following paediatric services – general, neurological, cardiology and gastroenterology services.

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Role

Department team. This role is suited to a highly motivated nurse who thrives in a fast-paced clinical environment and is capable of providing exceptional patient care while also taking on shift leadership responsibilities.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality emergency care, while supporting the coordination and supervision of the nursing team during shifts.

Responsibilities

Clinical Care

· Provide rapid, evidence-based assessment and care to patients

presenting with emergency, trauma, and acute conditions.

· Prioritise patients according to clinical urgency and ensure timely interventions.

· Administer emergency medications and therapies safely and accurately.

· Participate in resuscitation, stabilization, and management of critically ill patients.

Shift Leadership & Operational Management

· Supervise the Emergency Department and coordinate patient flow during the shift.

· Ensure medical instructions and treatment plans are implemented by nursing staff.

· Allocate patients and tasks to staff according to scope of practice and workload.

· Monitor quality of care and maintain high standards of patient safety.

Administration & Unit Oversight

· Support the Unit Manager with staffing coordination, documentation,

and operational tasks.

· Ensure emergency equipment, stock, and medication control procedures

and are maintined

· Conduct routine checks on emergency equipment and clinical resources.

Team Leadership & Development

· Mentor and support junior nursing staff during shifts.

· Foster a professional, collaborative, and patient-centred environment.

· Participate in quality improvement, audits, and clinical training initiatives.

Education

· Registered with SANC as a Professional Nurse.

· Post basic qualification in Critical/Emergency Care will be advantageous

Experience and Requirements

· Proven experience working in an Emergency Department or trauma environment

(minimum 3 years).

· Current certification in BLS and ACLS (PALS/ATLS/ITLS advantageous).

· Strong clinical decision-making and triage skills.

· Ability to perform effectively in high-pressure situations.

Other

Key Competencies

· Clinical excellence and emergency care expertise

· Strong leadership and team coordination skills

· Effective communication and collaboration

· Sound clinical judgment and crisis management ability

· Commitment to patient safety and quality care

Additional Information

Interested candidates must please submit their CV’s to recruitment@zah.co.za

Closing date 27 March 2026.

Only shortlisted candidates to be contacted. If you did not receive feedback from the hospital within four weeks of the closing date your application was unsuccessful.

Zuid-Afrikaans Hospital and ZAH Day Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.