Specialised Registered Nurses – Life Gaborone Private Hospital

Job Description

Job Summary

Several vacancies exist for qualified Specialist Registered Nurses in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Operating Theatre, Emergency & Trauma, Maternity/Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Renal Unit, and Oncology Unit at Life Gaborone Private Hospital, reporting to the Unit Manager of the respective department. The successful candidates will be responsible for providing specialized, high-quality nursing care and contributing to the effective functioning and management of their respective units.

Key Responsibilities

To provide quality patient care by:

• Providing quality basic and specialized nursing care;
• Continual communication with the patient and family with regards to the patients condition;
• Administering of medication in accordance to ethical, legal framework;
• Review and comply with internal policies and protocols;
• Ensuring quality management systems and initiatives are conducted according to the unit specification;
• Advocate the patient by motivating acuity to the case management and notify the doctor of any limitations.

Provide effective people management while interacting with a multi-disciplinary team:

• Interacting and communicating with a multi-disciplinary team;

Provide effective cost management by:

• Managing all stock used according to unit specific policies and protocols;
• Control and manage staff hours leave in accordance with the company policy.

Provide effective Infection Prevention and Health and Safety by:

• Maintaining a safe and holistic patient environment in order to enforce infection prevention;
• Promoting a safe and healthy working environment by completing SHEQ alerts and incident reports to the QSSS.

Ensuring effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders by:

• Conducting in-service orientation on doctor specific preferences;
• Execute doctors requests and prescriptions after patient rounds;
• Assisting in multi-disciplinary team members with the execution of their duties.

Ensuring the effective functioning of equipment and instrumentation:

• Educate and supervise staff and doctors on the correct utilisation of specialised equipment and instrumentation.

Ensuring effective record keeping by:

• Ensuring records are accurately completed and stored in accordance with legal and ethical requirements.

Requirements

• Qualified Registered General Nurse with current registration with the Botswana Nursing Council.
• Post-Basic Certificate in the relevant nursing specialty applicable to the position applied for, with a minimum of two (2) years’ post-qualification experience in the relevant specialty.
• Computer proficiency and sound knowledge of English, both written and spoken, for effective communication.
• Candidates must be compassionate, patient-focused and demonstrate a genuine commitment to the healthcare profession.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and willingness to work flexible hours, including shifts, weekends and public holidays where required.

How to Apply

Apply by email: [email protected]

Phone: +267 368 5600

Address: Private Bag BR130, Gaborone

Closing Date: 2026-10-23