We are looking for a qualified and experienced Registered General Nurse to join our team.
Job Summary
- Type: full-time
- Location: Harare
- Category: Healthcare
- Closing Date: 2026-08-25
Key Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality care to critically ill patients in the ICU setting
- Monitor and assess patient conditions, adjusting care plans as necessary
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes
- Administer medications and treatments according to medical orders
- Document patient care and progress accurately and timely
- Participate in ongoing professional development and training
Requirements
- Registered General Nurse (RGN) qualification
- Valid practising certificate
- Intensive Care Nursing (ICCN) qualification
- Minimum of 1 year ICU experience
- Paediatric and Emergency Nursing experience is an added advantage
How to Apply
Apply by email: [email protected]
About the Company
Baines Avenue Clinic is a private healthcare facility located in Harare, Zimbabwe. It operates from its namesake address on Baines Avenue and serves patients across the capital city and surrounding areas. The clinic offers outpatient medical services, with an emphasis on personalised, accessible care. According to its official website and verified public presence, it is independently recognised as a distinct healthcare provider within Zimbabwe’s private health sector.
A trusted private healthcare clinic in Harare, Zimbabwe
Website: https://bainesclinic.co.zw/
Frequently Asked Questions
What qualifications and certifications are required to work as an Intensive Care Nurse at a private clinic like Baines Avenue Clinic in Zimbabwe?
You must hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) or Diploma in Nursing registered with the Nurses Council of Zimbabwe (NCZ). Additionally, post-basic certification in Critical Care (e.g., ICCN or equivalent NCZ-recognised programme) and current NCZ practising certificate are mandatory for ICU roles in Zimbabwean private clinics.
What does a typical day look like for an Intensive Care Nurse at a mid-sized private clinic in Harare?
You’ll conduct hourly neurological and haemodynamic assessments, manage ventilators and infusion pumps, coordinate with doctors on titration of vasoactive drugs, and document meticulously in both paper and electronic systems. Shifts often follow a 12-hour rotating pattern, with strong emphasis on handover discipline and family communication — reflecting Zimbabwe’s patient-centred, relationship-driven clinical culture.
How does workplace culture and professional expectations differ for ICU nurses in Zimbabwe compared to other countries?
Zimbabwean healthcare places high value on respect for seniority, teamwork under resource constraints, and compassionate family engagement — especially during end-of-life discussions. Punctuality, initiative in improvising with limited supplies, and adherence to NCZ ethical guidelines are non-negotiable expectations in private clinics like Baines Avenue.
What career progression opportunities exist for ICU nurses in Zimbabwe’s private healthcare sector?
With 3–5 years’ ICU experience and continued NCZ CPD compliance, you can advance to ICU Charge Nurse, Clinical Educator, or pursue postgraduate diplomas in Critical Care or Nursing Management. Some nurses transition into quality assurance or infection prevention roles within larger private hospital groups operating in Zimbabwe.
What benefits — such as leave, medical aid, or pension — are typically offered to ICU nurses in Zimbabwean private clinics?
Private clinics generally provide 21–30 days annual leave, statutory sick leave, and maternity/paternity leave per the Labour Act. Medical aid is commonly offered (often through providers like NSSA-approved schemes or private insurers), while pension contributions depend on employer policy — some contribute to NSSA, others offer voluntary retirement savings plans.