South Africa - Registered Nurse

Overview

Transition Your Clinical Expertise into a Global Medical Assistance Role

• Are you ready for a new and exciting challenge that leverages your exceptional nursing skills?


• Would you like to broaden your clinical knowledge in an international environment?


• Looking to transition your expertise into a dynamic, office-based role?

International SOS is seeking experienced Registered Nurses to join our Johannesburg-based medical team. This is an excellent opportunity to move beyond the demands of traditional clinical environments and apply your expertise within a fast-paced, international medical assistance setting.

About the Role

International SOS is the world’s leading provider of medical and security solutions, delivering international medical assistance to organisations across industries such as Oil & Gas, Mining, Infrastructure, Aviation, and Maritime.

In this role, you will provide compassionate, high-quality medical assistance to a global client base, supporting patients and stakeholders across diverse and often complex environments.

Key Responsibilities for the role

• Deliver front-line telephonic triage for patients


• Interpret medical situations through tailored risk analysis (clinical condition vs. geographical location)


• Provide telephonic medical advice to patients, families, employers, and stakeholders


• Monitor and manage cases through to closure, ensuring appropriate clinical outcomes and financial compliance


• Liaise with international medical professionals regarding patients hospitalised or treated overseas


• Provide pre-travel and evacuation medical assistance, including:




• Coordination of medical evacuation and repatriation services


• Bedside medical assessments prior to travel


• Provision of health and travel advice




• Accompany patients on international commercial flights as a medical escort where required

Qualification and Experience Requirements

• Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Registered Nurse


• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Registered Nurse, including experience as a Primary Healthcare Practitioner or in Emergency, Trauma, or ICU settings


• Current and valid ACLS, PALS, ITLS certifications


• Prior experience in Medical Assistance, Travel Medicine, Cruise Ship, Aviation, or Maritime environments, and telephonic medical advice (advantageous)


• Experience as a Unit Manager or equivalent role


• Valid passport (EU/UK or additional passport advantageous)


• Ability to work in a shift-based environment (essential)

Required Skills and Competencies

• International travel experience


• Excellent written and spoken English


• Additional language skills (French or Portuguese) advantageous


• Strong customer service and telephone communication skills


• Proficiency in information and communication technology (computer literacy)


• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills


• Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and able to take ownership and demonstrate accountability