Job Description

Registered Nurse | 2iC | T ICU
Function
Nursing
Facility
Position
Registered Nurse | 2iC | T ICU
Introduction
A vacancy has arisen for a position of Registered Nurse 2ic in the T ICU Unit at Life Wilgers Hospital, situated in Pretoria. The above position reports to the Unit Manager. The successful candidate will contribute to the effective functioning of this unit and ensure quality nursing care to all patients.
Critical Outputs

• Perform basic duties as allocated by the Unit Manager.
• Ensure the unit operates according to acceptable legal and ethical standards.
• Maintain excellent patient and customer care in line with Life Healthcare standards.
• Foster sound relationships and communication with patients, relatives, and the multi-disciplinary team.
• Assist the Unit Manager in leading the TICU team to achieve clinical excellence.
• Support staff training to ensure clinical competence in a cardiothoracic intensive care environment.
• Build professional relationships with doctors and therapists to enhance patient-doctor interaction.
• Uphold Health, Safety, and Infection Control standards.
• Assist with managing the unit's budget, including equipment maintenance, pharmacy stock control, stock holding, gross profit margins, and debtors days.
• Contribute to effective management of the Ward Management System and CBT.

Requirements

• Critical Care qualification and registration with SANC.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a Cardiology or Cardiothoracic ICU environment.
• Competencies required:
• Strong customer orientation
• Team player, energetic, and well-organized
• Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and proven leadership abilities
• Flexibility to work day and night shifts.

Competencies

• Clinical expertise in cardiothoracic intensive care
• Leadership and team management skills
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
• Financial and resource management understanding
• Commitment to patient safety and quality care

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Closing date
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Internal applicants - Before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.
Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert, should consider their application as unsuccessful.

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