South Africa - Coordinating Nurse

Overview

• Is it time to move and do something new and exciting requiring exceptional nursing skills?
• Are you passionate about nursing and looking for a change to broaden your medical and clinical knowledge?
• Looking to apply your experience in a corporate office?

Key Responsibilities for the role

International SOS is looking for experienced registered nurses to join our medical team in Johannesburg. This is a fantastic opportunity for nurses to move from the demands of a clinical environment to an office-based role whilst still applying their nursing expertise.

Experienced registered nurses have the opportunity to utilise their skillset to provide compassionate care and assistance across an international platform within a dynamic office environment

Key Responsibilities: 

• Delivering front line telephonic triage of patients 
• Interpreting medical situations by conducting a tailored risk analysis of condition vs geographical location
• Providing telephonic advice to patients, relatives, employers, employees, and other key client stakeholders
• Monitoring and managing open cases to closure to ensure appropriate medical outcome and financial compliance according to current standards.
• Liaising with international medical professionals to obtain medical assessments for patients who are hospitalised or being treated overseas
• Providing pre-travel and evacuation medical assistance in response to customer inquiries, including but is not limited to: coordination of medical evacuation services, and/or provision of health and travel information to clients.

Qualification and Experience Requirements

Qualifications:

• Nursing diploma / degree – Registered Nurse (RN) essential
• Current registration with South African Nursing Council (SANC)
• Current and Valid ACLS, PALS, ITLS

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years recent working experience in ICU or ER 
• Experience relating to Medical Assistance, Cruise ship, Aviation, Maritime, Travel Medicine, Telephonic Advice/ Telemed is highly advantageous
• Due to the essential nature of the position, this person must be able to work in a shift environment  

Why Join International SOS

• Global Impact & Purpose-Driven Work
  Be part of an organisation dedicated to protecting people’s health, safety, and wellbeing worldwide, making a meaningful difference in critical situations.
• International Exposure
  Work with a diverse global client base across industries gaining valuable international experience.
• Dynamic & Fast-Paced Environment
  Engage in challenging and varied work where no two days are the same, enhancing problem-solving skills and professional growth.
• Career Development Opportunities
  Access continuous learning, training, and career progression within a globally recognised organisation.
• Collaborative & Multidisciplinary Teams
  Work alongside expert medical professionals, operational experts, and global assistance teams, fostering a supportive and knowledge-sharing environment.
• Innovation in Healthcare & Risk Management
  Be at the forefront of telemedicine, global medical assistance, and integrated risk management solutions.
• Reputation
  Join a well-established and trusted global leader with decades of experience in delivering medical and security services.
• Employee Support & Wellbeing
  Benefit from a company that prioritises employee wellbeing, safety, and professional support.