Job Description

Our client, a leader in the private healthcare industry, is urgently looking for a Registered Nurse (RN) / Professional Nurse (PN) with work experience in Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) and Patient Safety. This is an opportunity to work a 2 month contract at a private hospital in Cape Town (Western Cape).

• Working hours will be Mon to Friday from 06:30 to 15:30 approximately.
• Period: 26 February till 26 April 2026 (may start immediately)

Join our dynamic team today to take advantage of the range of benefits we offer:

• Competitive pay rates
• Flexible payment options
• Placement opportunities at various clients across South Africa
• Complimentary indemnity cover at specified clients

Requirements

• Registered with SANC as a Registered Nurse
• Available immediately
• Preferably own transport
• 3 - 5 years working in a hospital environment as a professional healthcare practitioner
• 1 - 2 years IPC related work, supervision of a small team
• Nursing qualification (degree or diploma)
• Risk or Patient Safety Management qualification
• Formal IPC course / Post Graduate diploma in IPC (will serve as an advantage)

Key Outputs
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB : To ensure the implementation and maintenance of a functional Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) programme at hospital level
KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

• Identify, mitigate and manage risks related to Infection Prevention and Control
• Investigate, analyse and interpret clinical data and act upon findings
• Manage and oversee IPC audits and ensure compliance with Statutory and Regulatory requirements
• Identify training needs in the hospital and provide input in the development of training material
• Provide support with patient safety and quality improvement initiatives in the absence of the Patient Safety Manager)
• Manage key stakeholder relations

Other Information
If you are interested in this opportunity and meet the requirements, apply directly by clicking on 'Apply'. Kindly ensure that your profile is complete and up to date. For any online support, please contact our Career Centre: o Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, Northern and Western Cape: T 0219436270 / talent@mhr.co.za o Gauteng, Limpopo, Mpumalanga and North West: T 0219436269 / careers@mhr.co.za
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